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.
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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.
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The team’s help comes as businesses around the Bronx continue to suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fans were banned from MLB stadiums during the 2020 season, meaning business drastically dropped.
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Joe Bastone, owner of the nearby Yankee Tavern, said that even with outdoor dining he was only doing five percent of usual business.
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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'
