Today is ‘Great American Takeout’ to support restaurants

Teghan Simonton
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 11:48 a.m. | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 11:48 a.m.

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Caffe Barista in Greensburg in open today and part of The Great American Takeout. Here, on March 16, Amanda Lux (left) and Joanne Holland prepare takeout orders for two customers.

As restaurants and local businesses struggle under recent closures, some national chains took to social media in an attempt to encourage dine-out options.

Tuesday has been dubbed “The Great American Takeout” by more than 100 restaurant companies in the United States.

Consumers are being asked to order at least one takeout meal today and share with the hashtag, #thegreatamericantakeout, to support establishments during the covid-19 pandemic. Participants include both national chains and local places.

Will you commit to eating at least one delivery/takeout meal on 3/24 to help save our nation’s struggling restaurants?

RT if you’re in! #TheGreatAmericanTakeout pic.twitter.com/K387ee0hUy

— #thegreatamericantakeout (@TheGATakeout) March 20, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf closed all bars and restaurants for dine-in options last week. On Monday, he issued a stay-at-home order for seven counties, including Allegheny County, asking residents to stay in their homes unless “someone’s life depends on your leaving.”