Project Front Line McHenry County Covid-19 Support
Take action + help front line workers in McHenry County as they fight COVID-19, keep us safe and serve us!
Thank you for all those who have helped us reach our GOAL. As final deliveries are deployed, if additional dollars remain within this project, those funds will be donated directly to the United Way of McHenry Couny Covid-19 fund to be used to help local non-profit agencies serving those in our communities! We are stronger together so thank you for contributing.
We collected funds to use towards purchasing provisions like breakfast, lunch, beverages and other treats from local businesses to show our front line workers how appreciative we are to their efforts and to help boost moral. A simple demostration of kindness.
Front line can be broadly defined. Our goal had us begin with deliveries to front line workers at local hospitals and immediate care centers. Then as we continued to raise funds we move on to other departments, and other critical community roles like our police and fire departments. As theffort gain tedraction expansion from healthcare + first responders extended to pharmacists, grocery store staff and other essential services including nursing homes.
We source provisions from local businesses to infuse additional dollars back into our community. Each donation is a double effort to keep up moral for our front line workers + fueling local businesses with sales.
So many generous people, organizations and businesses have demonstrated a random act of kindness by sparing a few dollars to help this McHenry County grass roots community effort. A dedicated account at Crystal Lake Bank & Trust is setup for the deposits. This dedicated account will be used only for purchases to support the McHenry County front line workers. Erin McElroy, the original organizer of this campaign, will transfer funds to this bank account as they are donated here. The funds will then be paid directly to businesses who are providing provisions for front line workers through an invoicing system via check or debit card. If additional dollars remain within this project, those funds will be donated directly to the United Way of McHenry Couny Covid-19 fund to be used to help local non-profit agencies serving those in our communities.
We share updates on completed projects via our dedicated Project Front Line: McHenry County COVID-19 Support Facebook Page . We all share deliveries to the front line workers and the businesses we worked with. We encourage everyone to follow the page to read comments and view photos from the deliveries as well as to learn about the local restaurants, cafes and bakeries this fund supports. We encourage people to follow these businesses online and consider ordering curbside or delivery to continue to support these local businesses.
As residents of McHenry County, we are all in this together, although currently sheltering in place. Helping one another, feels good. Positive to those who give, and positive for those on the frontline who will receive something. All while putting a little money back into the local economy. Together as we combine funds our impact can cast a wider net than individual efforts.
Sincere Gratitude to all those who participate. Accepting donations at ALL levels!
"A single act of kindess throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. "
~Amelia Earhart
Nine weeks ago this grassroots effort launched with the intention of spreading kindness to the front lines by purchasing from local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.
With the desire to make a double impact. To help businesses affected by the shelter in place order by infusing cash pooled together by strangers. During a time when we were told that doing nothing was the best thing to stay healthy. This project gave the ability from the safety of our homes to help others. To be the reason someone else smiled.
By just clicking, 542 people contributed more than $50,000.
We came together virtually, and 8,130 front line workers benefited! Spirits were lifted. 161 drops of food from 40 local restaurants were coordinated and delivered across McHenry County to hospitals, immediate cares, nursing homes, to first responders, to grocery stores, pharmacies and to volunteers working at food pantries.
All built upon our desire to make a difference during the pandemic.
Sending everyone who participated a virtual high five.
As this project concludes, we send our sincere gratitude to the donors, volunteers, businesses owners and front line workers.
We encourage everyone who has enjoyed the photos from the deliveries to like and follow the facebook pages of the restaurants, bakeries and cafes.
Keep spreading kindness by patronizing these businesses and ordering take out and delivery.
This project demonstrated that together, even from home, we are stronger.
Be well, and however you are moved or inspired during this time, keep the spirit of kindness in your heart.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
—Aesop
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
8100+
PROJECT UPDATES
- 200 Individual Pan Pizzas from Georgios Pizzas delivered to Northwestern Medicine McHenry & Huntley Locations on Thursday, 3/26.
- 196 Coffee Portions from Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters delivered to Northwestern Medicine McHenry & Huntley Locations on Friday, 3/27.
- 24 Individual Lasagna Services from Fork It Foods delivered to Advocate Sherman Immediate Care Center on Friday, 3/27.
- 250 Inspirational Cookies from Just 4 U Treats delivered to Northwestern Medicine McHenry & Huntley Locations on Friday, 3/27.
- 55 Sandwich meals from McHenry, the way we like it Cafe delivered to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Immediate Care + other medical departments on Monday, 3/30.
- 250 Individual Sub Meals from Bubs Subs delivered to Northwestern Medicine Huntley, McHenry, and Woodstock hospital locations to a variety of healthcare staff and departments.
- 51 Barbecue Meals from Moontime Smokin Que delivered to Huntley Police & Huntley Fire departments on 4/1.
- 30 Wrap Meals from Eggville Cafe delivered to Cary Fire department and Northwestern Immediate Care - Crystal Lake on 4/2.
- 70 Sandwich Meals from Public House delivered to Northwestern Huntley Immediate Care on 4/3.
- 100 Sandwich Meals from DC Cobbs delivered to Mercy Health Harvard Hospital on 4/3.
- 100 Sandwich Meals from Sideouts delivered to Northwestern McHenry Hospital on 4/4 (Night Shift)
- 100 Wrap Meals from Parkside Cafe delivered to Northwestern Huntley Hospital on 4/4 (Night Shift)
- 50 Sandwich Meals from The Cottage delivered to Northwestern Woodstock Hospital on 4/4 (Night Shift).
- 35 Wrap Meals from Kim & Patty's Cafe delivered to Mercy Health McHenry Immediate Care on 4/6.
- 160 Treats from Sweet Pea Cakes, Ethereal Confections, & Pops Corn Shack delivered to Mchenry County Sheriffs Department & Correctional Officers on 4/7.
- 10 Meals from Cafe Olympic delivered to Family Health Partnership Clinic on 4/8.
- 15 Meals from Flatlander Market delivered to Harvard Area Community Health Center on 4/8.
- 16 Meals from Flatlander Market delivered to Marengo Police & Marengo Fire on 4/9.
- 100 Meals from Public House delivered to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital on 4/9.
- 70 Meals from Georgio's Pizza delivered to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Immediate Care & Other Departments on 4/9.
- 64 Meals from 31 North Banquets & Catering delivered to Mercy Health Woodstock Immediate Care on 4/10.
- 100 Taco meals from Huntley's Tacos Locos delivered to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital Night Shift on 4/10.
- 100 Easter Meals delivered to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on 4/12.
- 160 Sweet Treats from Ethereal Confections, Sweet Pea Cakes, & Pops Corn Crib delivered to Mchenry County Sheriffs Office + Correctional Officers and other staff on 4/14.
- 30 Meals from Rock N Grill delivered to McHenry Community Health Center on 4/15.
- 100 Coffee Servings from Conscious Cup delivered to Mercy Health Harvard Hospital at morning and night shifts on 4/15.
- 75 Servings of coffee delivered to Conscious Cup delivered to Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital night shifts on 4/15.
- 40 Meals from 3 Brothers Restaurant delivered to Sheltered Village on 4/16.
- 80 Cookies from Just 4 You Treats delivered to Pioneer Center + Group Home Staff on 4/16.
- 40 Cookies from Just 4 You Treats delivered to Sheltered Village on 4/17.
- 100 Brown Bag Lunches from Breaking Bread delivered to various Pharmacies within the county on 4/17.
- 412 McDonald's Meal Vouchers donated from Singleton Family McDonalds delivered to Advocate Sherman Algonquin Urgent Care (37), Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital (225), and Mercy Health Woodstock (150) on 4/20.
- 412 meal vouchers from Singleton Family McDonald's delivered to Advocate Sherman Immediate Care (37), Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital (225), and MercyHealth Woodstock (150) on 4/19 & 4/20.
- 136 cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and cookies from The Sugar Circle delivered to McHenry County food banks during the week of 4/20-4/24. Locations served: Helping Hands Spring Grove Food Bank, Algonquin-LITH Food Pantry, Woodstock Food Pantry, Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry, The MORE Center, Grafton Food Pantry, FISH of McHenry Food Pantry, The Cary-Grove Food Pantry, Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
- 10 meals from Kim & Patty's Cafe delivered to Northwestern Medicines Bright Horizons campus in McHenry on 4/21.
- 70 wrap meals from Sideouts Bar & Eatery delivered to Revere Court of Crystal Lake on 4/22 & 4/24.
- 102 meals from Pierogi Jo's & Plum Garden Restaurant delivered to all Northwestern Medicine hospital locations Environmental Services (EVS) & Maintenance teams on 4/22 & 4/23.
- 100 cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and cookies from The Sugar Circle delivered to McHenry County Department of Health on 4/23.
- 80 meals from Maine St Pourhouse & Porkies Pig Roast delivered to Sheltered Village on 4/22 & 4/23.
- 100 brown bag lunches from Breaking Bread Catering & Deli delivered to pharmacies in Fox River Grove & McHenry.
- 122 meals from 3 Chefs Catering & 3 Brothers Restaurant delivered to Hearthstone Communities on 4/24.
- 20 meals from Flatlander Market delivered to Bethesda Lutheran Communities staff Marengo on 4/23 & 4/25.
- 300 tea + cookies bundles from Casting Whimsy delivered to Northwestern Medicine Woodstock, Huntley & McHenry Hospital Care Coordination Teams,
Alden Terrace McHenry Night Shift Staff, Bickford of Crystal Lake Staff, Huntley Jewel-Osco, and Walgreens in Huntley & Woodstock on 4/27.
and Many Many More.
View all the deliveries on the official Facebook Page for the project.
CONFIRMED VENDORS
Georgios Pizzas
Just 4 U Treats
Conscious Cup
Fork It Foods
Mchenry, the way we like it Cafe
Bubs Subs
Moontime Smokin Que
Eggville Cafe
Public House
DC Cobbs
Sideouts
Parkside Cafe
The Cottage
Kim & Patty's Cafe
Etheral Confections
Sweet Pea Cakes
Pops Corn Crib
Cafe Olympic
Flatlander Market
31 North
Huntley's Tacos Locos
Rock N Grill
3 Brothers Restaurant
Breaking Bread
Singleton Family McDonalds
The Sugar Circle
Pierogi Jo's
Plum Garden
Porkies Pig Roast
Main St Pourhouse
Casting Whimsy
Chilly Willies
Cesaroni's Deli & Cafe
Kay n'Jo's Eats & Sweets
Dunkin' Crystal Lake
Jimmy John's Algonquin
Panera Bread McHenry
Papa Saverios Crystal Lake
Three Chefs Catering
