Local rappers, record label serve meals to homeless during 'Taste Of Summer'

ATLANTA — A group of local rappers came together over the weekend to feed the homeless.

Rapper Scotty ATL and members of his record label, “The Cool Club,” served food to more than 100 people Saturday in southeast Atlanta.

It was part of the "Taste of Summer" event at Hurt Park near Georgia State University.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Krispy Kreme provided meals and food for the event, which lasted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Among the event's sponsors were local radio station Streetz94.5, Foot Locker and others.

This is not the first time the group has come together to plan, host and execute this kind of event. The group partnered with local barbers last year to give out hot meals and haircuts to homeless people at the park.

It distributed warm clothes and blankets during the group's "Burr Blanket Drive" last year in November.

They also partnered with other volunteers to hand out free clothing and toiletries in Atlanta on Christmas Eve, as well as hot meals from a food truck provided by Cravings Express.

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Most recently, the group held an art expo and collected donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. It dropped off dozens of large trash bags full of new and gently used clothes, backpacks and more, which were sent to Houston.

Scotty ATL is from Lithonia and went to Redan High School. He said he has always tried to give back as much as possible, but that it is also part of the responsibility that comes with having influence in his community.

The Taste of Summer Festival was presented by Young Entrepreneurs of Atlanta & Lanauze, LLC.

The Young Entrepreneurs of Atlanta Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports, educates, and encourages young people under the age of 24 to improve their chances of success by promoting youth entrepreneurship as a viable solution to unemployment.

“Through our programs, we provide young entrepreneurs with tools, mentorship, and resources that aid them in the growth and development of their entrepreneurial goals,” the organization website says.

According to the event’s page: “The Taste of Summer Festival was cultivated to expose millennials, key influencers, and the community to a fun-filled atmosphere all of Atlanta can enjoy.”

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