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Local meals for local heroes
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-meals-for-local-heroes-initiative-gives-support-to-restaurants-and-hospitals"Healthcare workers and the restaurant industry have both been hit hard by the COVID-19, but a new fundraising effort aims to help both.
Local Meals for Local Heroes was started by three people in Nashville with a goal of supporting both the healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, and restaurants that are struggling to stay afloat.
The concept started in Denver and has now spread to around eight cities across the country. One of the Nashville organizers, Alex Wendkos, owns Dino's restaurant in East Nashville. After reaching out to other local restaurants with the idea, it was obvious there was a lot of interest.
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As a result, food from restaurants like Burger Up, Hattie B's, Caffe Nonna and more have provided encouragement to employees at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, St. Thomas West and TriStar Skyline Medical Center.
"They seem really grateful that people are paying attention to the sacrifices they are making," said Ritterbusch.".....(more)