Tyler Perry surprised seniors and at-risk shoppers by buying their groceries at 44 stores across Atlanta - take a look

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Tyler Perry surprised seniors and at-risk shoppers by buying their groceries at 44 stores across Atlanta - take a look
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  • Tyler Perry surprised seniors and other at-risk shoppers at Kroger stores across Atlanta by paying for their groceries.
  • The actor and producer, who currently lives in Georgia, paid for the groceries at over 44 locations.
  • The receipts were signed "Atlanta Angel," according to a local reporter.
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Kroger stores opened early for senior and at-risk shoppers.

Kroger stores opened early for senior and at-risk shoppers.

The shoppers were surprised with the free groceries at 44 locations across Atlanta, Kroger told Business Insider.

The shoppers were surprised with the free groceries at 44 locations across Atlanta, Kroger told Business Insider.
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The receipts were signed "Atlanta Angel," according to local reporter Kaitlyn Ross.

The receipts were signed "Atlanta Angel," according to local reporter Kaitlyn Ross.

Source: Kaitlyn Ross.

“We would like to join our customers in thanking Mr. Perry for his kindness and generosity during this unprecedented pandemic,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division.

“We would like to join our customers in thanking Mr. Perry for his kindness and generosity during this unprecedented pandemic,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division.
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The actor also paid for groceries at Winn-Dixie grocery stores in his hometown of New Orleans.

The actor also paid for groceries at Winn-Dixie grocery stores in his hometown of New Orleans.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.