MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Dozens of sub sandwiches, bags of chips, and cookies made their way inside MEDIC headquarters Tuesday thanks to the Feed the Frontlines effort.
DKD Wealth Strategies along with AT&T FirstNet, and Republic National Distributing Company made the Firehouse sub lunch a success.
"They're raising money to take care of their own and we just wanted to be a part of it," said Mike Kavanagh with DKD Wealth Strategies. "We just wanted to do something to give back."
The meal was appreciated by all, according to Lois Barrera with MEDIC.
"Every day they come to work and they put themselves and their families at risk," Barrera said. "As the number of COVID cases has increased in Mecklenburg County that statement could not be more true. Some may see it as a small gesture, it's really a significant act of kindness. It's something to help boost morale."
As COVID-19 cases are rising in Mecklenburg County, so is the risk to all first responders.
- For July 10-19, the 911 Communications Center categorized 440 calls as potentially COVID-19 related, a 33% increase from the week before
- As of July 20, 15 employees has tested positive for COVID-19.
- From July 10-19, 24 employees into full or short-term quarantine status. This number fluctuates daily.
MEDIC recommends people wear a mask while in public, social distance, and frequently wash hands with soap for 20 seconds or more to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.