As Congress closes in on more COVID-19 relief, we can’t forget the industries that have been hit hardest. Aid for our independent restaurants and their workers is essential for a full economic recovery.

Restaurants add so much to our communities and make our cities and towns special. COVID-19 relief needs to include aid for our independent restaurants and their employees, especially those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Here’s a great opinion piece from my friend and small business owner Cheetie Kumar. Congress needs to step up and support small business owners who are doing everything they can to help their employees. We need to put the needs of our people first to combat the heath and economic crisis our country is facing.