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Putnam County Business Council has partnered with Community Cares, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, and local food establishments to support those most affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County. The organizations have coordinated their efforts to provide professionally-prepared meals to Putnam County residents who are senior citizens, disabled, or who are immune-compromised as well as first responders and healthcare workers. The Putnam County Business Council has engaged the participation of restaurants, delis and local grocers from each community in the county, which will support the local economy.

Jennifer Maher, chairwoman, Putnam County Business Council

Jennifer Maher, chairwoman, Putnam County Business Council

“Communities rely on their local businesses, especially restaurants, to support their causes throughout the year,” said Jennifer Maher, chairwoman of the Putnam County Business Council. “With all the restrictions this public health emergency has put on all of us, this is a great way to give back to those restaurants that have supported our communities for so long and help our residents. We have to keep any industry going that we can while not jeopardizing the public’s health.”

Community Cares, a nonprofit that provides meals, house cleaning, and laundry services to families that are going through a medical crisis, will match up to $10,000 to pay for the family-style meals. United Way of Westchester and Putnam will be identifying eligible recipients through its 211 Helpline and then coordinating the prepared meals with the recipients and the volunteer delivery drivers.

Amy Sayegh, founder, Community Cares

Amy Sayegh, founder, Community Cares

“It is during times of crisis that Putnam County has a history of coming together and providing for one another,” said Amy Sayegh, founder of Community Cares. “This project allows us to protect those populations who are vulnerable to the effects of the Coronavirus while also providing a way to show our appreciation to those working on the front lines and put money back into our local economy.”

In addition to working with the restaurants, these organizations are also recruiting volunteers to help deliver the meals.

Tom Gabriel, CEO, United Way of Westchester & Putnam

Tom Gabriel, CEO, United Way of Westchester & Putnam

“By working together we can have a greater impact on the Putnam County residents who need it, but we need the help of the public too,” said United Way of Westchester and Putnam CEO Tom Gabriel. “We are also looking for volunteers to deliver meals. You will not be in contact with the recipients, so we remain in line with the public health guidelines.”

The deliveries will be dropped outside of the recipient’s door and gloves will also be provided.

To be eligible for the meals, the recipient must be one of the following: a senior citizen, disabled, actively seeking treatment for chronic or terminal disease, a first responder–law enforcement, firefighter, EMS worker; or a healthcare worker. Verification will be required to ensure the standards of the program. There are no income restrictions for this program. The meals are for the household of the eligible recipient.

Those interested in receiving meals can call 211.

Donations can be done through the Community Cares website, www.communitycares.org, or on its Facebook page.

Restaurants in Putnam County, which are interested in providing family-style meals-to-go for a set price, or individuals who want to be a volunteer delivery driver should email covid19@communitycares.org.

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The Putnam County Business Council is working with Community Cares and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam to support those most affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to provide restaurant-cooked meals to Putnam County senior citizens, medically vulnerable individuals, and our first responders and healthcare workers. In an effort to support our local businesses, we will be sourcing meals from Putnam County restaurants. To be effective, we need your help.

We are looking for restaurants in Putnam County that are interested in providing family-style meals-to-go for a set price. If you are interested click here or email covid19@communitycares.org.

We are also looking for volunteers to deliver meals. You will not be in contact with the recipients. The deliveries will be dropped outside of the recipient’s door. Gloves will also be provided. If you are interested in being a volunteer click here or email covid19@communitycares.org.