“Avengers: Endgame” star Anthony Mackie, who was born and raised in New Orleans, has just done something huge to help grocery store workers in Louisiana. In a time filled with so much negativity, it’s truly heartwarming to see a celebrity using his platform to do something so kind for others.

Fox News reported that Mackie has joined forces with United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), the New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) and Entergy New Orleans to create the United for Grocery Workers Relief Fund, which aims to help local grocery store workers throughout the New Orleans area by giving them a one-time $150 direct credit toward workers’ Entergy New Orleans utility bills.

Over the past few months, grocery store workers all over the world have been risking their own health to be on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why Mackie decided to step up and say thank you to them for putting their own lives on the line to help the rest of us through the COVID-19 crisis.

“We often take for granted the people that are always there for us. I go to the grocery store 3-4 times a week for me and my family,” Mackie said. “Every time, I come face to face with essential workers who are providing me and so many others with one of the most important necessities, food. Now, more than ever, it is important that we express our gratitude and appreciation.”

“The more we can do to support essential workers while we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the better they are able to focus on caring for their families and the community,” added David Ellis, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “We are proud to partner with New Orleans native Anthony Mackie, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the New Orleans Council on Aging in supporting grocery workers who remain committed to ensuring residents of New Orleans have access to fresh and nutritious food.”

Anyone who works at a Louisiana-owned grocery store in Orleans Parish apply now online here, and any workers who don’t have internet access can apply by calling 211. God bless Mackie for stepping up to help the hardworking grocery store employees in his hometown in their time of need!