Published 15:15 IST, March 26th 2020

LeBron James continues Taco Tuesday tradition by feeding 1,300 people for COVID-19 relief

Earlier this week, Lakers star LeBron James and his family foundation fed tacos to 340 students of their I Promise School in Akron, Ohio and their families.

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Amid coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has mand to keep his Taco Tuesday tradition alive. Earlier this week, LeBron James and his family foundation fed tacos to 340 students of ir I Promise School in Akron, Ohio and ir families as school has been closed as a precaution against coronavirus. LeBron James Family foundation also plans to deliver more Taco Tuesday meals next weeks, reaching out to more families connected to school.

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LeBron James Taco Tuesday: James helps feed 340 kids and ir families

LeBron James contacted  Akron Family Restaurant to deliver tacos eugh for 1,300 people. As businesses remain shut, restaurant had suffered significant losses. restaurant, located near LeBron James’ high school was frequented by James. t only did meals help children and restaurant, but it was also a great help to workers who had been missing out on ir paychecks, said Nick Corpas, restaurant’s co-owner. Corpas revealed that one employee teared up while working, as she would be able to provide food for her children amid ongoing crisis.

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Lakers news: NBA coronavirus update

USA currently has almost 69,000 confirmed cases, including 1,032 deaths. country is currently in lockdown, hoping to curb outbreak, which includes leagues like NBA and NFL suspending ir current seasons. Like most NBA players, LeBron James has been spending time with his family in quarantine, sharing updates via Instagram and Twitter. As of w, re are 14 confirmed NBA members with coronavirus, two of which were Lakers players whose identities were t revealed.  Lakers played Brooklyn Nets before NBA was suspended, who confirmed Kevin Durant and three or players positive with COVID-19. league might return in June, however, official statement has been made.

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15:15 IST, March 26th 2020