Yankees to Give $50,000 in
COVID-19 Relief to Local Businesses .
The New York Yankees are providing financial aid
to businesses located near their stadium. .
They have committed to
10 awards worth $5,000 each.
The team said a “majority” of the money would go toward
“local restaurants and food providers” because
food was the “greatest immediate need among residents.”.
The Yankees recognize the dire economic
consequences wrought by COVID-19 in
the vibrant neighborhood surrounding
Yankee Stadium, and we are excited to
move forward on this initiative, The New York Yankees, via Yes Network.
In addition to the financial awards, the Yankees
donated $200,000 worth of food vouchers to
help families prepare their holiday meals.
They also directly donated
68,000 pounds of food to those in need and
thousands of holiday gifts to children. .
The team’s help comes as
businesses around the Bronx continue
to suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. .
Fans were banned from MLB stadiums during the
2020 season, meaning business drastically dropped. .
Joe Bastone, owner of the nearby Yankee Tavern,
said that even with outdoor dining he was only
doing five percent of usual business. .
The COVID epidemic has been devastating
to our business, especially with the closure of
indoor dining. , Joe Bastone, via 'New York Post'.
The Yankee Tavern has been a part
of the fabric of this neighborhood for 93 years,
and it means a lot that the Yankees are doing
something to help us carry on our tradition, Joe Bastone, via 'New York Post'
