Christopher Bridges aka Ludacris and his foundation has partnered with Mercedes Benz to make sure students have new shoes to attend school.

On Tuesday Bridges delivered the donated shoes to children across the country as part of the Season to Shine holiday giving program through Shoes That Fit, a nonprofit organization that gives kids new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy.

1,270 pairs of new shoes were delivered to every attending student at their partner schools in Atlanta – Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy and Leonora P. Miles Intermediate Elementary. the rapper/philanthropist helped MBUSA employee volunteers deliver shoes and brought holiday cheer to students.

“I care deeply about supporting and serving kids in my hometown of Atlanta and it was an honor to help my friends at Mercedes give back with their Season to Shine event,” the rapper shared. “I know that the new shoes are a small stepping stone to helping these students live out their dreams and realize their greatness. I’m thrilled to be part of that.”