Delaware’s QUAINT Villages
indeed. Never have I been prouder to be a Delawarean.
Amid a nation in crisis,
somewhat chaos, I am witnessing silver linings throughout Kent County and the
entire state. From Delaware State Parks waiving fees in an effort of nothing
more than to give you fresh air, open space, and the beauty of nature to small
town businesses opening their doors to children that rely on school for their
daily meals. Delaware is once again proving through its communities that we are
that quaint destination with so much uniqueness for which to be thankful.
Our businesses are branching
out and utilizing what they have on property to help. Instead of panicking,
Marissa at Easy Speak is working her distillery’s equipment to make hand
sanitizer. Most of which she is donating back to the hospitals.
My Sister’s Fault is handing
out, through a car line, 200 free meals a day to local children. All in an
effort to keep them fed in this unfamiliar time. Known for their sweets and
their empanadas they are expanding their cooking skills to feed the masses and
keep them nourished.
Main Street Market &
Brickworks in Smyrna are also giving out breakfasts and lunches to school
children. No child left hungry, no need for parents to keep that worry. Parents
are breathing a small sigh of relief on that front.
Kent County Parks and Delaware
State Parks have been reaching out to remind you that your mental and physical
health is important at this time, as well. Take a walk, walk the dog, go for a
bike ride, skateboard, comb the beach, collect some pine needles. Remember to
breathe.
This too shall pass with all
of us doing our part. Thank you for coming together as Delawareans to survive
this together.
