Radio Station Encourages Delivering Food, Kindness Today

Christian music radio station KLRC 90.9FM out of John Brown University in Siloam Springs has put a new spin on paying it forward in the drive-through line -- sending take-out meals today to thank medical professionals, retail store associates, first responders and others working harder and longer during the covid-19 crisis. (Courtesy Image)
Christian music radio station KLRC 90.9FM out of John Brown University in Siloam Springs has put a new spin on paying it forward in the drive-through line -- sending take-out meals today to thank medical professionals, retail store associates, first responders and others working harder and longer during the covid-19 crisis. (Courtesy Image)

Each November, contemporary Christian music radio station KLRC 90.9FM out of John Brown University in Siloam Springs promotes what they call "Drive-Through Difference Day." The station encourages fast food lovers in its Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri listening area to consider paying for the order of the car behind them when going through a drive-through to "pay it forward."

Today, the station puts a spin on the concept in response to struggles induced by the spread of the coronavirus. For those who want to help during this time but are limited by social distancing guidelines, KLRC invites the community to participate in Delivery Difference Day.

Delivery Difference Day encourages people to call a local restaurant and arrange to send a meal to someone they know working harder and longer hours due to the outbreak -- medical professionals, retail store associates, first responders -- anyone who is working diligently to ensure supplies and care are maintained during this stressful time.

The hope is that Delivery Difference Day will brighten someone's day and encourage those on the front lines, while also supporting local restaurants.

"One of our core values at KLRC is to care for our community," Sean Sawatzky, KLRC general manager, said in a press release Wednesday. "We've been entrusted with a great platform and megaphone to promote ways that we come together during these difficult days. Our plan is to communicate new ideas each Friday to encourage a different segment of the population in positive ways."

Those who participate in Delivery Difference Day can share their story on the KLRC mobile app, call 800-909-KLRC, send KLRC a message on Facebook, or email via the contact page on klrc.com. The station shares these helpful tips for serving others through the initiative:

• Choose a friend or family you know who could use some encouragement or who is working for the benefit of others.

• Pick out a local business to support that is offering delivery or curbside pickup services.

• Today, place an order for a meal and have it delivered directly (don't forget a tip for the delivery driver) or pick it up and deliver to the home porch or workplace.

• Finally, in the notes on the order, leave a quick note sharing that you're participating in Delivery Difference Day and let them know they are appreciated.

-- Jocelyn Murphy

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NAN What's Up on 03/27/2020

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