One of the silver linings to come from this uncertain time is the power of our community coming togetherGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A prime example of this unity is restaurants joining forces with Give Me Astoria to facilitate food deliveries to the staff at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

“This has been a tremendous time for the clinical staff physically, emotionally, spirituallyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Just taking care of the community and seeing the reverse has been tremendous for the staffGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Food gives us a sense of normalcyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. [It is] a moment to celebrate the shift, celebrating what we’ve conquered over the past hours, days, weeks”, said Jonathan Nover, MBA RN Senior Director of Nursing at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

To date, Give Me Astoria has raised over $5,000 and connected dozens of local restaurants to the staff at Mount Sinai QueensGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. MrGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Nover would like to express that this has truly touched the Mount Sinai Queens staff, stating: “[It feels] like the community is rooting for usGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This community has really stepped it upGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

What else can we collectively do as a community to help our local healthcare heroes? Stay at home, and to continuously and efficiently wash our handsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Nover also recommends “find ways to find joy in staying home, the folks here at the hospital will be there for you when you need us”Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

If you would like to learn more about Give Me Astoria’s work facilitating food deliveries to the staff at Mount Sinai Queens, you may visit our official GoFundMe pageGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.