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Travis Scott’s emergency relief drive feeds over 1,000 Houston families after winter storm
Over the weekend, the rapper and his Cactus Jack foundation stepped up to help Texans recover
Following the deadly winter storm that hit Texas last month, Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation launched an emergency relief drive to help residents get struggling to get back to normal.
According to a press release, Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, and the foundation partnered with the city of Houston to create an emergency food distribution program to provide 50,000 hot meals to residents adversely affected by the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.
, the
ASTROWORLD artist was able to supply toys, food, and PPE equipment as the pandemic enforces a greater need. According to
Complex,the event served 2000 kids and families in Houston. Those in need received toys for the holidays, warm meals, fresh and canned produce, Christmas trees, blankets, and more.
Kylie Jenner couldn’t help but share a photo of her sweet baby girl helping out at the event.
Photo: Kylie Jenner Instastory | @kyliejenner instagram
According to the report, Houston Mayor
Sylvester Turner joined the rapper and his also-famous toddler at the event. The actual giveaway took place at Sunnyside Park, a location near Travis Scott’s childhood home in Missouri City.
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Santa Scott is coming to town. Travis Scott returned to his hometown this week to host a donation drive with his daughter Stormi, serving 2000 kids and families in Houston.
Through his Cactus Jack Foundation, the
Astroworldrapper gave away toys, warm meals, fresh produce, Christmas trees, blankets, clothing, and PPE supplies.
Scott and his daughter were joined by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, hosting the event at Sunnyside Park near where Trav grew up in Missouri City. The team passed out 2000 toys from Mattel and other leading brands to 1000 students across three local Houston elementary schools, as well as the faculty and local residents, serving a total of 2000 Houstonians.
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Today, Travis Scott x Cactus Jack Foundation in partnership with the City of Houston and Mayor Sylvestor Turnerlaunched their 1st Holiday Toy Drive event. This event took place at Sunnyside Park in Houston, the neighborhood Travis grew up in and presented 2000 toys from Mattel and other leading brands to 1000 students across 3 local Houston elementary schools and the faculty and local residents serving a total of 2000 people.  The event was contactless, drive up only. Produce was distributed for every family, Christmas trees were handed out, comforters, blankets, clothing and PPE gear were provided. Free meals and Turkey Leg Hut Food Truck was on site as well as fresh and canned produce was distributed. Attending the event was Mayor Turner, US Congressman Al Green, US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, City Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and City Council Member Edward Pollard