The world, as we know it now, has changed. From business topersonal life, everything has been upended—even on a global scale. Whileeveryone on Earth is digesting the news and trying to adjust to a new way oflife, it’s challenging to sort through all the chaos and bad news. In thesegrim times, it’s a breath of fresh air to read uplifting stories about peopledoing good and giving back.

This new environment we see ourselves in spares no one.Unfortunately, in what seems like overnight, people young and old are findingthemselves food insecure. Whether it is due to a sudden layoff or becausechildren can no longer depend on the meals provided at schools to feed them,hunger is hitting home. Thankfully, kind-hearted individuals are trying to dowhat they can to combat this.

Take, for instance, celebrity chef José Andrés, who has converted his Mercado Little Spain restaurant into a community kitchen providing takeout meals with substantial discounts or, in some cases, free. Big chains are joining in on the giving: Burger King is offering two free kids meals with any purchase when you use their app. Moe’s Southwest Grill is giving a free kid’s entrée with every adult entrée purchased. Over at &pizza, they’re giving away free pizza to all healthcare workers and hospital staff. Local restaurants are also doing their part to feed our health care workers and residents alike. Large institutions like Disney Resorts have reportedly donated their surplus food to help local communities. Excess inventory of vegetables, fruit, dairy, packaged goods, and banquet meals was donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

What about hospitality workers who’ve suddenly found themselves jobless? At Furlough Kitchen, a Dallas pop-up nonprofit, laid-off hospitality workers can receive a free curbside pick-up meal Monday through Saturday beginning March 25^th. In West Palm Beach, Hospitality Helping Hands or H3, is also helping feed hospitality workers who’ve been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On their first day, they provided over 1,200 meals to those in need at no cost. H3, like many nonprofits, relies on donations to keep their operations going. Feel free to check out their respective websites and consider donating.

It’s a great time to help others in need right now, and any good news is a little ray of light while we navigate these uncharted times.