Americans are uniting as one, especially during times of need. Angels in disguise are now widespread as everyone feels the connection, and the desire to help one another comes out naturally.
People across the country have been thinking of creative ways to help the needy while practicing social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Cinnaminson Helping Cinnaminson
As Kate Quinn, a high school teacher living in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, was checking out her Facebook newsfeed, she found out that a lot of her friends wanted to help but did not know what to do.
She tried to connect volunteers and those who are in need by creating a Facebook group named "Cinnaminson helping Cinnaminson". They started by coordinating grocery supplies, supply exchanges, and prescription pick-ups. Just this week, they started collecting formula milk for moms.
More than 90 volunteers joined Quinn, and they have helped 50 families and counting.
Quinn, 45, told the People in this week's cover story that the outpour of help is wild, and since their town is small, people look out for each other. She also said that it is good to help others, to make people smile.
Invisible Hands
In New York City, Liam Elkind, a 20-year-old college student, started "Invisible Hands" to do free delivery service for seniors and those who need help. As of Thursday, they already have 7,900 young volunteers and have delivered 500 essential goods and medicines to the needy. They have also raised more than $30,000.
One of the volunteers, Healy Chait, 25, was excited to be able to help many people because it feels a lot better than laying around and watching Netflix at home.
Pandemic Pals
When people were told to isolate, the Chamber of Commerce in Gallatin, Tennessee, wanted to assist vulnerable, older residents. Hence, they created a "Pandemic Pals" program where they match volunteers to help the elderly pals by delivering their needs and checking in on them.
Tabitha Graves, 34, a volunteer who was paired with an elderly who lives alone, said that one of the fears of people as they get older is being unable to come out and do things on their own. She added that elders need kind faces and spirits on the phone to help them get by.
She further said that if she can help the people do what they could not do, then that makes the world go round.
Anonymous Mom
In Maryland, an anonymous mom set up a curbside cafeteria in Severna Park that offers free bagged lunches from 11 am to 1:30 pm to anyone who needs them, said Capital Gazette.
She added a sign addressing people who need something to eat, saying that she will be leaving healthy sack lunches on the table for the hungry. Then she followed this with a sweet note saying, "Made with love by a neighborhood mom in a clean and sanitized kitchen."
Inside the brown bags are ham sandwiches, oranges, and other fruit snacks.
The times are tough, but with such loving kindness from the people around us, they make the world a better place.
