FLAG Of South Orange Maplewood 2nd Wave

The weeks ahead will undoubtedly be the peak of NJ's second wave of the pandemic. Our hospitals have once again asked for our support as they care for the influx of COVID-19 patients. FLAG of SOMA will start up our assistance to send meals to area hospitals and local healthcare workers. We know this is a difficult time for many families. For those who are able to donate, we’re asking for small donations of $10-$20, but more is always welcome. Thank you for your continued support.

A bit about FLAG for newcomers:
Welcome! FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) of South Orange and Maplewood is a grassroots community group dedicated to using local SOMA restaurants to feed our front line healthcare workers at area hospitals (Newark Beth Israel, UHNJ, St. Michael's, East Orange General, and the East Orange VA) during the coronavirus pandemic.

We now know the extreme stress facing front line hospital workers with this life-threatening virus. Not only are they working in a stressful environment but training on new safety regulations, adhering to rigorous protocols, working long hours, tending to high patient volume, and scarcity of resources. A little extra fuel and love from the community can go a really long way to help them feel appreciated and keep them healthy.

FLAG was started by Liz Bernich and Gina McGuire of the founding chapter in Chatham and Madison. There are over 80 chapters across the United States. Please check out flag2020.org to find out if a hospital or area is being supported by FLAG.
Please share with your local friends and neighbors. Please share with your distant friends, co-workers and family members and ask them to set up something similar to pay this forward!