The current stay-at-home state may have left people unable to come together physically.
But it didn't stop residents who want to help from reaching out.
James Pressley and Erica Marshall led a group Saturday to help feed some seniors and the homeless in Atlantic City.
With gloves, masks and a safe distance, residents at the Inlet Towers got fed. Then, the group of volunteers went into the streets to feed those who have nowhere to go when everyone is told to stay home.
"We wanted them to have a hearty meal," said Marshall, who does catering through her E'cha Heart Out.
"It means a lot," said Dan Caldwell, head of the Inlet Towers tenant's association. "Some residents don't have anyone."
Residents were given a choice of chicken baked, barbecued or — courtesy of Popeyes in Mays Landing — fried.
Marshall made the other chicken options along with macaroni and cheese, vegetable, rice and string beans.
Next to her filling takeaway cartons was Sakiyah Quick, who says she is always by her friend's side.
Jarrod Barnes, Pressley's fraternity brother from Kappa Alpha Psi, also was dishing out food.
"This is nothing new for James," said Tim Reed, of the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office, who also helped out.
"Even before all this, he is always helping," Reed said. "James is in on the community."
Pressley, who runs J.P. Ministries, also had City Councilwoman LaToya Dunston and Pleasantville Board of Education President Carla Thomas helping out.
The group gave out nearly 400 meals Saturday.
"We are all struggling during this pandemic, however, seniors and the homeless appear to be having a much harder time connecting with sustainable resources," Pressley said. "We just wanted to show that we care and they are not alone during this crisis."
