LOS ANGELES  –  These gloved hands are normally used for making music and films, not for delivering food.

Justin Warfield is a creator, but now he finds himself with some extra time amid the COVID-19 pandemic and his mind has been focusing too much on fear.

“I had to find a way to get my brain outside of the what-ifs,” said Warfield.

RELATED STORIES:

So, he decided to channel that energy into positive change by joining his friends in creating a grass roots organization to help restaurants and hospital workers.

“We are just a bunch of creative people who have come together and found a way to be of service inside of a crazy time,” said Warfield.

Dine 1-1 keeps restaurants in business by feeding front-line workers. Warfield is currently picking up food they purchased from Sugarbird Sweets and delivering it to Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital.

 

 

 

“We are going to pay you through donations we receive to keep your kitchens open and your staff employed during this crisis, so that we can feed first responders and the people that need help,” said Warfield.

Volunteers facilitate the entire process. In about two weeks of operation, Dine 1-1 served 4,000 meals around Los Angeles.

“In the midst of crisis is when you see real character,” said Warfield.

He wants to ensure that our communities look and feel the same after this crisis. He says that begins with keeping our small businesses alive.

“Small restaurants define the community and are the backbone of our neighborhoods. How do we keep them in business?” said Warfield.

You keep them in business and boost morale at hospitals by simply calling Dine 1-1.

If you would like to donate or nominate a restaurant, click here.