LeBron James’ foundation serves over 12,000 hot meals in Akron as he continues to support children in his hometown

LeBron James, the former Los Angeles Lakers, has remained focused on the new season with the Philadelphia 76ers. As the four time NBA champion trains for it, his foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation has marked a new milestone.LeBron James’ charity makes an update about a new milestone in his hometown in OhioA few hours ago, the NBA icon’s charity, the LeBron James Family Foundation took to its social media to make a post that read as, “Leaving things better than we found them has always been at the heart of what we do. 💚 In 2025 alone, our High School I Promise Network students helped serve more than 12,000 hot meals to students and families with the help of @acrfoodbank. 🙌”The post added, “And our high school seniors completed more than 6,000 hours of community service, bringing our all-time total to nearly 39,000 hours and counting of giving back since the program began. Community service is woven into the I Promise journey and plays an important role in earning an I Promise Scholarship.”The LeBron James Family Foundation’s social media post continued, “More importantly, it gives our students the opportunity to show up for others, give back to their community and help make a difference along the way. 💪 We’re proud to watch our students put in the work and leave a little good behind wherever they go. 💚”Set up in 2004, both LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have done their best to be there for the people of their hometown, Akron.The four time NBA champion LeBron James has partnered with several luxurious brands in the last few years to raise more and more funds for the people of Akron.LeBron James’ I PROMISE School remains dedicated to the children of AkronWhile the LeBron James Family Foundation has worked tirelessly for the people of Akron, the NBA legend has also set up an education wing, the I PROMISE School to be there for the children of his hometown.A few years ago, the I PROMISE School’s principal Brandi Davis had spoken to NPR where he opened up about their mission as she had said, “Our school is - the I Promise School is unique because not only are we a STEM-designated school by the state of Ohio, but we have trauma-informed support because we are truly into educating the entire child, the whole child, focusing not just on their academics, but also on their social, emotional needs, as well.”I PROMISE School’s principal Brandi Davis added, “And then I feel the missing link in public education is family wraparound support. We have a family resource center housed on the premises of our school because we're not only into nurturing and loving our students, but we are wrapping around - our arms around the entire family.”Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.