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Coping with COVID: Temporary Dining Changes

The pandemic taught us the of having contingency plans to keep our community whole in a crisis.  Of course, the hope is they will never be needed.  Yet, Covid combined with a staggering workforce shortage, has brought us to a painful place.  As I write this, 19 staff are with confirmed Covid positives or serious symptoms.  In addition, many need to stay home with children who are positive or home due to exposures. 

The unfortunate result is that we are forced to use that contingency plan and discontinue formal dine-in in Buckwald's for the time being.  This is only temporary until we can get to staffing minimums. 

To Go Service

As of today, To Go orders are the only option out of Buckwald's.  Your will be available for pick-up or out for delivery from 11-2 for lunch and 4-7 for dinner through Monday, January 10th.  If you would like to eat in the dining room, we will deliver your preordered food to the table in take-out containers.  This way, you are still encouraged to keep those important connections with one another. 

What you need to know

The first set of temporary changes are through Monday, January 10th only. Hours are the same: 11-2 and 4-7 through Monday, January 10th. You can call in your order throughout the day, but picking up or deliveries of your orders are only in those time windows. Unfortunately, the salad bar option is suspended. 

Good News on Price

Some good news – there is one single price –  $7.99 and it covers it all; no delivery fee will be charged during this time.  Your meal will consist of today's soup, a side salad with ranch or Italian dressing, choice of 1 entrée, choice of two starches and vegetables and a dessert.  Because of staffing, please allow for at least an hour for delivery of your food. 

Tuesday, January 11th Changes

Starting on Tuesday, Buckwald's is open for delivery and take out between the hours of 11-7.  No changes to the Grille menu – check your Crave.  You may still enjoy your To Go meal while sitting in Buckwald's in the take out containers with plastic utensils.  We will offer the same menu all day versus a change at lunch and dinner – just for the time being.  Sadly, the popular Prime Rib Night must be put on hold as well. 

Bistro

The Bistro will continue to be open for Breakfast from 7-11AM and we will be open for grab and go, coffee drinks, pastries, ice cream, milk and beverages until 7 pm daily. 

Volunteers

We need you!  If you want to help at lunch or dinner, please call Buckwald's at x16130 to schedule a time slot.

I know this a sacrifice we have to make as a community.  Our staff all over Campus are stretched.  We are committed to keeping our services going and make such changes only as last resorts. Part of the balance is not burning out the incredible Team Players of .  Your patience, understanding, love and support is more than and never taken for granted.  We are lucky to be able to work and live with such amazing people.  We will get through this.  This is temporary.  The Administration is looking at anything and everything to enable us to get back to normal sooner rather than later. Again, we know this is difficult, and we are working hard to make it better.

For now, stay healthy and safe, take care of one another, and wear those masks.

Peace, David

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