The pandemic has deeply affected first responders and service industry workers, and many local restaurants are making sure these essential workers have meals.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Multiple locationsEarlier this month, Dickey’s Barbecue provided boxed lunches to Garland’s 11 fire stations, feeding all 250 Garland firefighters. Additionally, all Dickey’s locations will sell a limited-edition first responder big yellow cup, the proceeds of which will provide safety equipment, such as helmets, shields and masks, to first responders.
EveryoneEatz at Vital Dental
5101 McKinney Ranch Parkway, Suite 170, McKinneyFriday, EveryoneEatz will provide 3,000 meals to anyone who comes to Vital Dental in McKinney from noon to 2 p.m. The Dallas Cowboys will distribute the meals, and those picking them up will receive ice cream and a free dental kit.
Maple Leaf Diner
12817 Preston Road, Suite 129 (North Dallas)Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Maple Leaf Diner is collecting non-perishable items to go to Minnie's Food Pantry, which is providing meals to families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Requested items include spaghetti, rice, cereal, jelly and canned meat.
Staff Meal Special
Since its launch in April, Staff Meal has provided more than 25,000 meals to furloughed service industry workers. Now, Staff Meal Special will continue its mission, as well as provide funds to restaurants. With the funds, each restaurant will create approximately 100 meal kits, each of which will serve two people.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Many local distilleries have been using ingredients to mass produce hand sanitizer. Last Thursday, Tito's Handmade Vodka provided more than 44,000 bottles of hand cleanser to people at Fair Park. They have also given hand sanitizer to more than 500 organizations in Central Texas.
