New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife, Brittany, announced Thursday they will donate $5 million dollars to Louisiana this year and will help provide 10,000 meals per day as part of a coronavirus relief effort.

In an Instagram post, Brees said the recipients will include "children on meal programs, seniors, and families in need" and that the effort will continue "for as long as it takes."

Brees, 41, signed with the Saints in 2006 and went on to become the NFL's all-time leading passer in career yards and touchdowns. He also led the franchise to its lone Super Bowl title in the 2009 season.

Brees re-signed with the Saints last week on a two-year, $50 million contract.

On Wednesday, Louisiana experienced its largest spike to date in documented COVID-19 cases with 407 new instances bringing the total to 1,795, according to the Louisiana department of health, with 65 people having died.