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New Jersey Officers Give Away 300 Pizzas to Needy Families

Police in Toms River, NJ, are paying for hundreds of pizzas to help local residents and businesses impacted by the coronavirus shutdown.

In an effort to help local businesses during the lockdown and provide meals for needy families, the Tom River, NJ, police gave away 300 pizzas. (Photo: Toms River PD/Facebook)

Starbucks Offers Free Coffee to First Responders, Healthcare Workers

Starbucks has announced that all police officers, paramedics, doctors, firefighters, hospital workers, nurses, and medical researchers will be eligible to receive a free tall coffee hot or iced from participating Starbucks nationwide.

California Officers Bring Groceries to 95-Year-Old Man

The department said that officers from the agency's southern division decided to help a man, identified as "Mr. Teo," a 95-year-old widower.

San Diego police officers brought food and groceries to a 95-year-old man earlier this week. (Photo: San Diego PD)

Miami Officers Shop for Seniors Vulnerable to Coronavirus

"It’s important for them to understand the police department is there for them all the time but especially now in this time of need,” Major Albert Guerra said.

Miami officers went grocery shopping this week to help some of the area's seniors who are vulnerable to coronavirus. (Photo: Local 10 Screen Shot)

NC ADA Feeding Families in Need During Coronavirus Outbreak

Dionne Kelly decided to help those in her community who need help buying food because of economic hardship caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Over the past week she has used her spare time in a mission she calls "Feed the Babies."

Video: Midtown Atlanta Residents Cheer First Responders Dealing with Coronavirus

In the video, cheers can be heard echoing among the buildings as people stand out on their balconies to join in.

Alabama Officers Help Truckers Buy Drive-Through Fast Food

With all dining rooms of fastfood restaurants closed and the tractor trailers too large to go through the drive-through, officers of the Eufaula Police Department are offering to get food for the truck drivers.

Eufaula police officers are offering to help get food for truck drivers who pass through the city looking for a bite to eat. (Photo: Eufaula PD)

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