MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – After a weekend of intense and record flooding hit countless communities across southeast Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area, a beloved local athlete stepped up.
Bobby Portis Jr. and several Bucks’ front office members joined volunteers at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee to help pack emergency food packages that will benefit those impacted by the torrential downpours and flooding.
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Portis was also appointed to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s Board of Directors, as he’s been supporting the organization for several years.
“Known for his tenacity and passion on the court and his generosity off it, Portis has played a vital role in advancing Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s mission to solve hunger. Since 2021, he has served as the ambassador for the PB&J Challenge, an annual campaign that raises awareness of child hunger and collects donations of peanut butter and jelly – essential shelf-stable foods that provide vital nutrition for children.”
In the release, Portis said giving back to the community is bigger than basketball, and the Board of Directors’ position will help him do even more for those in need.
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“Joining the Board of Directors allows me to do even more and leave a lasting legacy on the Milwaukee community and for the incredible people who live and work here,” Portis said via the release. “I want to keep using my platform to make a difference and help as many families as possible.”
Click here to learn more about Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and how you can help those impacted by the flooding in southeastern Wisconsin.
