Helping Others During this Time of Covid 19 / Coronovirus 2020

[N F C]

With all the negative news about the Corona virus causing shortages, shut downs, hoarding, etc., I've been wondering if there is something positive that can come of this. And what I (or any of us) can do to make this time easier for each other.

A co-worker called me today. She has a family of 6 to feed and wanted to know if I possibly had any extra eggs because she couldn't get them at the grocery store. She's so excited I can give her a carton of 18 eggs (I have more than enough for just me & my DH). That's going to help her feed her family...that means a lot to her and I know she feels better with just that one simple act.

What else can we do to move through this difficult time together?

 

[TwoCrows]

What a wonderful thread Debby! And what better than to show as much compassion as possible during this time when life is tough enough on us, and now the Corona Virus outbreak. Helping others makes a person feel good too, I think we should all get out there and help where we can!

 

[N F C]

What a wonderful thread Debby! And what better than to show as much compassion as possible during this time when life is tough enough on us, and now the Corona Virus outbreak. Helping others makes a person feel good too, I think we should all get out there and help where we can!

You're right Leyla, it does feel good to help someone out! In addition to the eggs, my co-worker doesn't know it, but she's getting 2 dozen homemade cookies as a treat.

I love to bake so it was fun for me and I know she'll appreciate it

All the bad news is just bringing me down, it's a real boost to do something helpful. Even something small can mean a lot when people are worried & scared.

 

[casportpony]

People could offer to go grocery shopping for their elderly neighbors.

 

[N F C]

People could offer to go grocery shopping for their elderly neighbors.

Great idea Kathy!

 

[getaclue]

A lot of our grocery stores are doing a seniors only hour, right after opening each morning. That should help a lot too.

 

[beth1004]

One of our local restaurants set up a go fund me page for their employees to help them when they aren’t making the money they need.

 

[N F C]

One of our local restaurants set up a go fund me page for their employees to help them when they aren’t making the money they need.

I like that idea. Times could get very tight for people what with business closing (or only being open to a limited extent).

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I like this thread.

You could offer free eggs to your neighbors if they run out....

 

[Kiki]

People could offer to go grocery shopping for their elderly neighbors.

I did just this today and I'll probably do it again tomorrow.