Green Bay, WI – November 1, 2025
Former President Barack Obama has publicly thanked Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love after the young leader answered his nationwide call to fight hunger across America — a gesture that quickly drew national attention and deepened the pride of Packers fans everywhere.
Just hours after Obama’s viral post on X urging Americans to help tackle food insecurity, Love pledged an $80,000 donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies, aiming to provide meals for struggling families across Wisconsin and neighboring states. His decision came at a time when food banks nationwide are facing record demand, with millions of families relying on community donations to make ends meet.
“FOOTBALL GIVES US A PLATFORM – BUT IT ALSO GIVES US A DUTY. COLORADO HAS SHOWN ME SO MUCH LOVE, AND I WANT TO RETURN THAT LOVE BY HELPING FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO GET A MEAL,” Love said in a heartfelt statement released by the organization.
Obama reposted the story on X, commending Love’s compassion and leadership:
“Jordan Love represents the best of what sports can be — leadership, empathy, and community. I’m proud to see athletes stepping up and using their platform to help those in need,” Obama wrote.
According to sources close to the Packers, Obama also sent Love a personal handwritten letter, sealed with the presidential emblem, thanking him for his generosity and calling him “a true leader on and off the field.” The letter praised Love’s growing role as both a franchise cornerstone and a community builder — a reflection of the values Green Bay has long stood for.
More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 31, 2025
Love, now in the midst of a breakout season, has thrown for 1,945 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions while leading the Packers to a 6–2 record and positioning them near the top of the NFC North. Yet for many fans, this act of generosity reflects a deeper kind of victory — one that goes beyond the scoreboard.
The Food Bank of the Rockies confirmed that Love’s donation would fund tens of thousands of meals in the coming months, calling it “a lifeline at a critical time.” The organization praised Love for making the contribution privately, before Obama’s public recognition brought the story to light.
Packers fans across Wisconsin have flooded social media with messages of gratitude, calling Love “a class act” and “the definition of leadership.” Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed those sentiments, saying, “Jordan’s got the heart of a leader. What he does off the field mirrors the focus and humility he brings every Sunday.”
For Green Bay, Love’s gesture is more than an act of kindness — it’s a reflection of the team’s bond with its community. In a city where football and family are inseparable, Jordan Love isn’t just leading drives — he’s leading with heart. 💚💛
