Looking for a place to order takeout? A new website launched by the state is designed to encourage Pennsylvanians to support local restaurants.
CarryOutPA.com lists restaurants open for takeout, carryout and delivery during the state’s stay-at-home order.
In March, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf ordered non-essential businesses, including restaurants, bars and taverns to close dining rooms. Food establishments are permitted to remain open for takeout and delivery.
“As this public health crisis continues to unfold, it is important that we practice social distancing and adhere to the stay-at-home order when possible,” said Dennis Davin, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. “But it’s also critical to remember that we can all still do our part to support the restaurants in our communities as they work to provide safe dine-out options.”
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The site was developed by Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association. The state’s restaurant industry accounts for 10 percent of jobs statewide, according to the association.
On Monday, the group said restaurant sales in the state dropped by 82 percent between April 1 and 10, with losses projected at more than $1.8 billion by the end of this month.
Restaurants operating in the state are encouraged to register by logging-in information here.
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