A Florida family donated $2,500 to the eatery earlier in January
The restaurant, in turn, gifted local hospital staffers and families in the NICU and PICU gift cards
Paying it forward has existed, as a caring concept, way of living, and community bonding experience, since there have been both givers and grateful receivers.
So, basically? Always, is what we re saying here. Such a happy thought.
But the notion of paying it forward has taken on some urgency, and meaning, since the start of the pandemic.
Neighbors are treating neighbors to free backyard fruit, tasty casseroles, and other shareable goodies, while other locals are reaching out further, to see what people across the city, or even the world, might need.