Kansas City Chiefs linebackers weren't practicing on Tuesday, but they still managed to get a work out in as they helped load 30,000 pounds of protein into nearly 40 trucks.

In partnership with Harvesters in Kansas City, the Chiefs held their 13th annual “Lift Up America” day. On "Lift Up America" day, Tyson Foods provides the food donation and Chiefs players and other volunteers in the area help to facilitate it.

"I think we all know that food is greatly needed today and we have millions and millions of Americans who aren't sure where their next meal is going to come from," David Hannah, the founder and chairman of "Lift Up America," said. "I didn't realize that because I grew up in a place where I had plenty of food to eat. It's just exciting to be a part of this, to work with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tyson Foods and Harvesters to help really make a difference here and of course, Tyson is doing this all across the country."

The program initially began when Hannah contacted Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt back in 2004. Hannah had the idea to bring together Tyson Foods, which was giving away large quantities of food each year, with both the Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

Now, 13 years later, the program is still going strong.

"My passion is working with kids, or working with people that are less fortunate than us and being in the NFL, there are a lot of people that are less fortunate than us," Derrick Johnson said. "To have 30,000 pounds and providing meals for the community of Kansas City, what better way to serve than to help kids in need and families in need that are hungry."

The Kearney Bulldogs high school football team, which is just a few games away from a potential state championship, had the opportunity to meet and greet the Chiefs players while helping with the food load.

"I think it's great for our players to come out and obviously get to meet the Chiefs, but more importantly, to hear the message that there are a lot of people that go hungry," Kearney head coach Greg Jones said. "Sometimes, high school kids don't understand that, so it's a good thing for them to come out and also get the pleasure of being around these players."

Harvesters' role in the day was to help identify 60 Kansas City metro area relief organizations—made up of food pantries and church ministries.

The food donated through the program will help the relief organizations provide 25,000 meals throughout the holiday season.