Members of the Tibetan community took to the streets this week taking with them 1,000 steaming hot meals to feed frontline workers at five hard-hit Toronto centres.

Hard-working staff were treated July 6 to hot meals at Lakeshore Lodge long term care, St. Francis Table, The Rekai Centres long term care facility, Toronto Grace Health Centre and Homeless and Needy which was prepared by volunteers and members of the Tibetan Canadian Culture Centre (TCCC).

Dozens of frontline workers at the Eatonville Care Centre, on The East Mall, which has seen a number of COVID-19 deaths, were also treated with hot meals last month.

Members of the TCCC, in partnership with Norling Tibetan and Hakka Cuisine, at 1512 Queen St. W., have been cooking hot meals, to feed as many emergency workers as a way to give back to the community.

“The staff have gone through challenging times and we want to let them know that we care,” says Tsering Wangyal, president of the TCCC. “This is a small gesture 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.

Members of the TCCC have also fed hundreds of people at 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.