Chicken Guy! Co-Owner Guy Fieri Supports Restaurant Workers
Guy Fieri is an easy target. “The Mayor of Flavor Town” puts it all out there — all the time — seemingly solely interested in showing everyone a good time.
But in my eyes, he stands as more than a mascot for the Gen X extreme set. Instead, I see him as a hero.
Why?
Fieri Charity Work
His charity work:
Guy Fights COVID-19
And here in the moment, Guy is still fired up… to help his fellow restaurant workers:
Help serve up some support for the restaurant employees of America! These people are some of the hardest working, real deal workers you’ll ever meet, and they need our help. #RaisetheRERF @NRAEF
Donate now: https://t.co/XbWNUdIapO https://t.co/3yveg640JY
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) March 27, 2020
Settle on in for another installment of #TripleDFriday! When ya have a moment, head on over to https://t.co/W0i6DlW6eO and consider offering your support to the folks in the restaurant business during these trying time! pic.twitter.com/uAI6jE5tUg
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) April 3, 2020
.@GuyFieri’s new relief fund for out-of-work restaurant employees just raised $10 million in four days 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TGhC19P8lF
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) April 3, 2020
Boston.com (The Boston Globe) reported:
Restaurant Relief America has raised $9 million, which will be handed out to qualified applicants in one-time, $500 checks.
“My entire career has been in the restaurant business,” Fieri said in a press release. “From bussing tables to flambe captain to dishwasher to chef … I’ve done it all. I’ve also spent the better part of the last 15 years traveling this great country meeting other folks who’ve dedicated their lives to this business and let me tell you something, they are the hardest working, most real deal workers you’ve ever met … the heartbeats of their communities.”
The individual grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to workers who can prove they worked in the restaurant industry for at least 90 days in the past year, where they earned their primary source of income, and have lost their job or wages on or after March 10. Eligible individuals can apply here.
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I was a big fan of Chicken Guy! before reading about Guy’s charity work.
And now, I am heading back to Flavor Town as soon (and as often) as I can.