Tyler Perry Paid for All Groceries for the Elderly Across 73 Stores

Tyler Perry is doing what he can to help the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tyler Perry is doing what he can to help the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic. As People reports, Perry surprised older shoppers across 74 stores in Atlanta and New Orleans. In the former he paid for the groceries at 44 Kroger stores, while the latter he did so at 29 Winn Dixie stores, and did so during the hour that the stores are only open to the elderly. 

"He wanted to do something special to provide immediate relief for some of the most vulnerable in the two cities he considers home," a source close to the situation told People.

CONFIRMED: @tylerperry paid for all groceries during Seniors Hour at 44 Atlanta-area @Kroger stores. Look at these faces -- you can see the smiles and tears through the masks! pic.twitter.com/MIm7F5Hssr

— Brendan Keefe - Atlanta News First (@BrendanKeefe) April 8, 2020

A number of shoppers who had their groceries paid for thanked him on social media.

My mom went to Winn Dixie this morning and as she went to check out they told her that Tyler Perry was paying for everyone in the stores groceries!! What a blessing he is!!! @tylerperry

— Connie (@ccbklein) April 8, 2020

@tylerperry Thank you so much for buying our groceries today at Winn Dixie. What a nice surprise. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity.

— C Casey (@6cat6) April 8, 2020

This isn't the first act of kindness Perry has pulled off since the pandemic virtually shut down the country. At a Houston's restaurant in Atlanta earlier this month, Perry gave a $21,000 tip to the workers when he collected his takeout food. Additionally, he's set to make an appearance at Joel Osteen's virtual Easter service alongside Kanye West and Mariah Carey.

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