As we face the Coronavirus epidemic, it is important to support and help those on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19.
To provide some help and assistance to those facing the Coronavirus head-on, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is raising money through its Foundation to purchase meals from local restaurants for delivery to our emergency room personnel as well as first responders and urgent care center staff. The Food for First Responders effort will deliver fresh food from local restaurants to emergency rooms, urgent care centers and first responders in our local community.
This is not an original idea. I saw an article in the LA Times about a similar effort in Oakland and thought this would be a great way to both help the people on the front lines of the COVID-19 Coronavirus response and our local restaurants. It is important for us to let the Emergency Room personnel and everyone who is dealing first-hand with the COVID-19 pandemic understand how much we appreciate them. We are doing this small thing to help them continue with their work.
It is simple: Donate at www.pasadenayouthworks.org/node25 or visit www.pasadenayouthworks.org and click on the pull down to donate to support Food For First Responders then click on the link to donate. 100% of money's collected will be used to purchase and deliver food to local emergency rooms as well as first responders and those staffing Urgent Care Centers here in Pasadena. We encourage people to donate as much or as little as they can afford.
The Pasadena Chamber will purchase freshly prepared meals locally and have it delivered.
Donations are tax deductible and will help support those who are keeping us safe and healthy during the crisis.