HOUSTON – Retired Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is continuing his personal tradition of philanthropy Wednesday afternoon
The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection is partnering with the Houston Food Bank for a Purple Bag Food Drive in partnership with Crown Royal. Roughly 200 volunteers will attend at the Houston Food Bank East Branch at 535 Rockwall Street between 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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The event will include a live DJ, photo opportunities, the Crown Royal Rig and more in advance of the Texans’ Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium.
Johnson, who will be joined by reporter Taylor Rooks as hosts of the event, said that $20,000 will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.
“Just helping out families in need,” Johnson said in an interview with KPRC 2. “A big part of why I teamed up with Crown Royal was because of their generosity and what they love to do in the community. There will be donations being made to help our families in need.
“We also have a tailgate at the Crown Royal Rig on Thursday night before the game where fans can come and get involved and just bring canned goods or food that you want to donate. I’ve had a chance to work with Crown Royal before and just the generosity they show and involvement in the community and just me loving being a part of the community. I think it was a great partnership.”
The Texans are 5-5 heading into the Bills game. Although they still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs, it will take a strong finish to the season to do so. After winning consecutive AFC South division titles the previous two seasons, this has been a comparatively dud of a season so far.
“Just not where everybody thought they would be,” said Johnson, who regularly attends games. “At the end of the day, we’re still in it, and that’s all that matters. We just have to keep winning.”
Johnson had a Super Bowl prediction. He expects the New England Patriots to represent the AFC and the Philadelphia Eagles, last year’s Super Bowl winners, to reach the big game again.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com