Rochester Launches Second Phase Of Senior Meal Restaurant Grant Program

Press release from the City of Rochester:

January 4 2021

Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced that the City is launching the second phase of its popular Senior Meal Delivery Restaurant Grant Program by collaborating with 25 restaurants to deliver meals to area seniors.

“Our seniors love this program and it provides much needed revenue to city restaurants that are struggling to stay open during the pandemic,” said Mayor Warren. “Programs like this help us create more jobs, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities.”

The restaurants will deliver meals to area seniors, age 60 and above, who are unable to travel or frequent restaurants due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Administered by the City’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, the grant will reimburse participating restaurants up to $24,900 to prepare and deliver free meals to area seniors, 60 and above, who have limited mobility during the pandemic. Program logistics are again being coordinated by Goodwill of the Finger Lakes through the 211/Lifeline Call Center.

Phase 1 of the program was highly successful and supported 20 businesses through the delivery of nearly 14,000 free meals to city seniors. Funding for the program is provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Restaurants were selected through a competitive proposal process.

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5, seniors can call 211 to place an order, with deliveries beginning Friday, Jan. 8. The program will run through April 30. The 25 restaurants participating in Phase 2 are:

Southeast:

• Addis Ababa, 752 S. Goodman St.

• Gregorio’s Pizza, 1313 N. Goodman St.

• Condado Bar and Grill, 2260 Clifford Ave.

• RMSC Café, 657 East Ave.

• Local’s Only 311 Alexander St.

Northeast:

• Borinquen Bakery and Restaurant, 1195 N. Clinton Ave.

• El Pilon Criollo, 973 N. Clinton Ave.

• Nin's Jamaican Restaurant, 1049 Hudson Ave.

• Tricias Kitchen, 1014 Hudson Ave.

• Munchies Roc City Empanadas, 154 N. Clinton Ave.

• Lorraine’s Food Factory, 777 Culver Road

Northwest:

• Kandis, 701 Lake Ave.• 809 Bar and Grill, 160 Lyell Ave.

• El Divino Restaurant, 1149 Lyell Ave.

• Taste of Bahamas Restaurant, 4705 Lake Ave.

• Lakeside Haven Family Restaurant, 3212 Lake Ave.

• Wilshires Restaurant and Catering, 1245 Lyell Ave.

• Tropix Eatery, 4775 Lake Ave.

Southwest/Center City:

• Unkl Moe's BBQ, 493 West Ave.

• Mojoes Grill, 577 Thurston Road

• D&L Grocery Inc., 1005 Genesee St.

• Morgan’s Cereal Bar, 320 East Ave.

• Nature Never Lie, 250 E Main St. (Commissary Downtown Kitchen Incubator)

• Hayaat. 480 W. Main St.

• Caribbean Heritage Restaurant, 719 S. Plymouth Ave.

News media: For more information, contact Bridgette Burch White at (585) 428-6064 or Bridgette.Burchwhite@cityofrochester.gov.

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