76ers' Mike Scott Provided 600 Meals to Overnight Staff at CHOP

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Mike Scott teamed up with Red Bull to donate 600 meals to the overnight staff at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been on a roll during the NBA's COVID-19 hiatus. From Ben Simmons firing up The Philly Pledge to Joel Embiid, Shake Milton, Al Horford, and Josh Richardson contributing money of their own to causes, 76ers players have found many ways to help out during this time of need.

But it doesn't just stop there. Recently, Philadelphia 76ers fan-favorite, Mike Scott, got in on the action. On Wednesday night, the Sixers veteran forward teamed up with his frequent collaborator, Red Bull, and managed to help provide 600 meals to overnight workers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

"I believe that it is important that we serve those who risk their lives every day to serve others, especially during our nation's crisis," Scott said in a statement. "While you may not be able to serve everyone, I believe that everyone who is able should reach out to serve someone. I am honored to be able to provide meals for the overnight staff for CHOP as they are often overlooked, but still working while many of us are sleeping. Thank you for your dedication to others on a daily basis."

The 600 meals from Scott and Red Bull were provided by a local business, We Cooked, which is located in Philadelphia. Scott now joins the likes of Josh Richardson and Shake Milton in making meal contributions to medical workers in the city of Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on Twitter: @JGrasso_


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Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA