The Chicken Spot on Siebenthaler Avenue has started a program of meal sponsors, where customers can donate cash, buy gift cards or declare their intent to buy a meal for a doctor or nurse when they order. The owner also said that he would be matching donations one-for-one.
>>Dayton restaurant serving up 'sloppy fries' as well as meals for health-care workers
Woman offers free apartment to family in need
A woman who owns a vacant apartment in Springfield offered on Facebook to let someone facing homelessness stay there during the coronavirus pandemic. Several families reached out in response to the post.
>>Coronavirus: Woman offers free apartment to family in need
Singer Lizzo sends lunch to healthcare workers in Dayton area
Lizzo has been sending lunches to hospitals across the country, and recently added Sugarcreek Health Center and Grandview Hospital to the list.
Here’s where you can get doughnuts still
While many restaurants have announced that they are shutting down temporarily, there are still plenty of places offering carry-out service for one of our favorite comfort foods.
>>Which Dayton-area doughnut shops are still open?
People and organizations are also taking to social media to help cheer up fellow Ohioans.
Downtown Dayton has a new look at night. Crowne Plaza sending a message with a heart to nearby hospital workers. pic.twitter.com/iQo5L3UK0j
— Steve Colwell (@Colwell_SJ) April 1, 2020
These crisp bloodroot #flowers were spotted coming up in Aullwood's sugarbush earlier this week. More beautiful signs of spring! [Photo: Alexis Faust] #Aullwood #Audubon #AullwoodAudubon #DaytonOhio pic.twitter.com/CU8vSqT5UI
— Aullwood Audubon (@AullwoodAudubon) March 28, 2020
Dear sidewalk chalk kid, appreciate you 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/8PotdnwKGf
— Ryan Gensler (@RyanGensler) March 31, 2020
We are Ohioans, we are strong, and we will get through this. #InThisTogetherOhio #StayHomeOhio #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/mSY4CTqS3r
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 25, 2020
Keep your chins up, Ohio.
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