Thousands of hot meals donated to Calgary health-care workers
CBC
A Calgary caterer is still trying to process the level of support she has received, after putting out a call to thank health-care workers for their tireless efforts in fighting COVID-19.
"Awe-inspiring, completely overwhelming but in the most positive way. Just seeing this huge wave of gratitude and appreciation, and a deep desire from people who want to connect and express their support," J'Val Shuster told CBC News, describing the support.
"It's beyond what I could have imagined."
Last Wednesday, Shuster announced the program in her catering company's newsletter. Folks can donate $15 for a hot meal delivered to staff at intensive care units in Calgary's four main hospitals.
In the five days since the newsletter slid into people's inboxes, more than $55,000 or 3,700 care packages have been donated.
That new mail notification was music to ears of Sue MacKenzie, who was struggling to find a way to say thank you.
"People like me have been looking for opportunities to show our support for ICU staff and for health-care workers in general, and it just looked like a fantastic opportunity. How could you say 'no' to that?" she said.