Community outreach finds its culinary footing during the pandemic A local network of restaurants, delivery drivers and social services formed in March of 2020. More than a year later, they are still serving people in need with meals and social connection. Sponsored Content by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Share A YMCA volunteer picks up halal meals from Istanbul Restaurant to deliver to meal recipients during Ramadan 2020. The restaurant was compensated for food and labor costs by Cooking for Community. Courtesy YMCA of Southern Maine During that chaotic time in March of 2020 when everything familiar shifted, Ellie Linen Low of Falmouth woke up in the middle of the night, feeling devastated but suddenly inspired.