José Andrés Fed Washington D.C. Firefighters After They Couldn't Find Food At Their Local Grocery Store
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Photos of empty grocery store shelves are a common occurrence amid the coronavirus outbreak and members of Washington, D.C.’s Engine 18 and Truck 7 were recently disappointed when they couldn’t find food at the local store for their evening meal. But, thankfully, chef José Andrés came to the rescue, making sure they were well-fed.
The firefighters shared their thanks on Twitter, along with a photo of their first responders. And though it certainly isn't the first time the chef, who founded the non-profit World Central Kitchen, has stepped up to help others in a crisis, it sounds like this isn’t the first time he has stepped in to help them specifically.
“Returning from a fire, @BarracksRow Engine 18 & Truck 7 found empty supermarket shelves when they shopped for their evening meal. Once again, @chefjoseandres came to their rescue with dinner. Our thanks to his generosity & those of other merchants who are providing us meals,” they wrote.
They followed up with another important message as well: Don't hoard supplies.
People heaped José with praise in the comments. "What an a amazing leader! @chefjoseandres is the hero America needs. Thank you Chef!” one person wrote. “Can Chef Jose Andres be our U.S. President?” another person said.
José shared on Twitter on March 15 that he would be closing his D.C. restaurants to try to keep his employees and guests safe. “Some restaurants will transform into Community Kitchens to offer to-go lunches for those who need a meal,” he said. “We are in an unprecedented emergency...and as painful as it is, ALL restaurants, bars, etc. must be closed across America if we are to avoid what’s happening in other countries. This is the only way.”
And he isn’t the only D.C. area chef helping out the local community. DC Fire and EMS also tweeted that Ruth’s Chris provided steaks to all of the city’s land-based firehouses and its fireboat.
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