A fundraiser for Greenpoint grocery store employees raised over $6,000 as a thank you for their work during the cornoavirus crisis.
Members of the co-operative arts space Sunview Luncheonette launched the campaign in April to compensate the 19 Met Foods (131 Driggs Ave.) workers with bonus pay, raising $6,240.
Lead organizer Dylan Gauthier says that the owner of the grocery store…
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These frontline workers are the unsung heroes of the day. However, while I am sure this fundraiser group is legit be wary of many of these group as scammers.
The best way to thank these workers is in person whether its praise or money.