A belly-full of love in a hot meal.

Frontline workers at the Eatonville Care Centre, which has seen a number of COVID-19 deaths, were shown love by some community members in the form of hot meals.

Members of the Tibetan Canadian Culture Centre (TCCC), in partnership with Norling Tibetan and Hakka Cuisine, at 1512 Queen St. W., on Friday took 150 steaming meals, to feed workers on all shifts, at the 420 The East Mall Centre.

Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported at Eatonville last week. The nursing home, which is located near Burnhamthorpe Rd., and The East Mall, is one of the hardest hit by the virus, with more than 40 coronavirus-related fatalities.

“The staff at Eatonville went through some challenging times and we want to let them know that we care,” says Tsering Wangyal, president of the TCCC. “This is a small way by our community to thank our frontline Healthcare Heroes for their commitment and hardwork during these unprecedented times.”

The group thanked the frontline staff and were appreciative of the work they do to help the community.

The 247-bed home has 43 active cases among residents, while 98 residents have recovered from the virus. More than 20 staffers are still battling the virus while 77 have recovered. It is among six long-term care facilities in Toronto that have 40 or more reported COVID-19 deaths.

Members of the TCCC plan to deliver 275 meals on May 24 to residents of Kensington Gardens, a non-profit, long-term care home in the heart of Kensington Market, which offers 24-hour care, programs and services for the 350 residents and their families.

The TCCC is raising funds to make more food, dozens of masks and headgear, which are available at their 40 Titan Rd. centre. Donations can also be made online at tcccgc.org.