AT&T Ohio today joined several nonprofits for a “First Responder Appreciation Day” that resulted in meals from local restaurants and Girl Scout Cookies being dropped off for law enforcement, firefighters and emergency personnel around the state.
Thank you notes for Ohio’s first responders
Together, AT&T and the nonprofits purchased and delivered more than 300 meals or coffee and doughnuts from local restaurants, and 300 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to fire stations, sheriff’s departments, police departments and emergency management agencies. The food was provided while following current Ohio guidelines regarding social distancing; there was no physical interaction and masks were utilized.
“Our first responders are not immune to the uncertainty, anxiety and worry we’re all feeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These food deliveries are one small way we can try to keep those feelings at bay.”
Adam Grzybicki, President – AT&T Ohio and Great Lakes States
“Our first responders are not immune to the uncertainty, anxiety and worry we’re all feeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Adam Grzybicki, president, AT&T Ohio and Great Lakes States. “These food deliveries are one small way we can try to keep those feelings at bay. And we’re so glad that we’re not only trying to make a positive impact on those on the frontlines who are battling this virus, we’re also helping local businesses, as well.”
In addition to the food drop-offs, AT&T also said today that it is providing a limited number of free care packages for first responders at specific AT&T retail stores that remain open as essential businesses. The care packages include items such as hand sanitizers, portable power banks and snacks. First responders can obtain these on a first come, first served basis at the following stores:
- 1555 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43212
- 1351 River Valley Blvd., Lancaster, OH 43130
- 2427 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. (Shoppes at 725), Dayton, OH 45459
Care packages for first responders
“Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is proud to partner with AT&T to personally thank our first responders for the amazing work they are doing, while away from their families, during this very difficult time,” said Napoleon Bell, president, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
First responders in the following communities received Girl Scout Cookies today:
- Brookville
- Cincinnati (and numerous suburbs)
- Dayton
- Elyria
- Farmersville
- Greenville
- Huber Heights
- Jefferson Township
- Lima
- Maumee
- Moraine
- New Lebanon
- Oak Harbor
- Oakwood
- Piqua
- Riverside
- Sandusky
- Sidney
- Sylvania
- Tipp City
- Toledo
- Vandalia
- Wapakoneta
- Washington Court House
- Waynesville
- West Carrollton
And in these communities, meals or coffee and doughnuts were delivered by AT&T:
- Caldwell
- Columbus
- Logan
- Pomeroy
- Reynoldsburg
For all AT&T news related to COVID-19, please visit the AT&T COVID-19 website.
