Hands That Feed Us Now Need a Shoulder to Lean On

The restaurant industry in the US is one of the hardest hit as the world fights to dull the exponential consequences of the coronavirus.  Nationally, restaurants supports 15 million jobs, 600,000 of them here in Chicago.

The ability to offer meals for pick- up and delivery has helped; but not nearly enough.  With these options, it’s believed restaurants are only recouping 25% of their normal business. Restaurateurs greatly appreciate and need the revenues from any and all orders.  The following link provides a comprehensive listing of Chicago restaurants with skin in the game for distance dining. Be aware, a recent check has shown a number of those on the list have since dropped out.

https://www.diningatadistance.com/chicago

Many ask that the public buy gift cards to help fill the gap and a large number have set up GoFundMe accounts to help pay employees and stay current on their health insurance costs. Block Club Chicago has compiled a painstaking breakdown of who they are and the links needed to help them. Find your favorites and show some love.

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