A Grocery Store at the Epicenter of the Pandemic

Billy Yulfo has worked at Zabar’s, a gourmet grocery store in Manhattan, for 17 years. He’d worked his way up from cashier to Assistant Manager. When the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, he had to grapple with a new identity: that of an essential worker. “I can’t stay at home because I have two kids,” Yulfo says. “I won’t get paid if I don’t work, so I have to work. I have to put my health at risk every day out of necessity.” Read more: www.theatlantic.com/video/ind...
Author: Daniel Lombroso
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[@hououinkyouma5539]

They call us essential now, when they need us. Yet when they don't...

[@joeyboedeker7205]

My fellow work mates look at it as "the suicide squad ")))

[@BettyKrocker]

Ffaccttsss

[@sorzin2289]

Too true

[@Tuxedoj]

People don’t understand that we the grocery workers too are risking our life’s every single day to feed the people and we still get treated like garbage.

[@kimmer6]

I am very well prepared and don't need to shop yet after a month. But I just volunteered to shop for some shut in seniors in my neighborhood who were asking for items on the neighborhood alert board and newsletter. I went to my favorite store and found some familiar workers with masks and gloves on. I had my mask but put on a bandana over it as the elastic was old and weak. It was raining so I wore my black cowboy hat. I should have had boots and spurs on, too. Upon checking out I hit on the idea of getting extra cash for the checkers braving this stuff. So I gave a $20 to each of the 2 checkers...who were very thankful but refused to accept money. So I left the money on their counters and on the way out said...''Take it! This is a reverse robbery! Just don't tell Mike (the store Manager). It was worth some laughs. Next time I shop I will go prepared and put cash in a small Thank You envelope and tell them to read it later. I'm not spending so my Social Security deposit goes pretty far. So thank you all Grocery Store Workers for risking your health so people can eat.

[@Tuxedoj]

fresh B yo I get it people are so rude when we don’t have something, it’s not our fault we order and stock what ever is available. But there are customers who do respect us which is nice Stay safe out there bro!!!

[@Tuxedoj]

kimmer6 you go above and beyond and it’s people like you that make our jobs so much easier. A simple thank you will do next time :)

[@jesusyessir1304]

You don’t have to be there lol

[@jacquejac1840]

@kimmer6 ~ That's very thoughtful of you. Showing appreciation can go a long way even if it's a simple thank you. The workers probably refused for fear of being fired. Every retail job I've ever been at would fire you for accepting money or gifts... whether the manager catches it or the camera.

[@africabalderson8636]

Billy, you are a true man, a true father. Your family and community should be very proud of you. Thank you for all you do.

[@Mosquito-balls]

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[@shiivd]

Its very disappointing that someone who works this hard at a job for 17 years can only afford a 1 bedroom apartment for his family. The system is clearly broken here, and it's sad.

[@jokerNoble88]

🤯

[@nepadron]

@U Haul It may be normalized, but it doesn't make it right.

[@nepadron]

Hey we have 2 full time working adults (well above minimum wage) and could only afford a dump of an apartment (2 bedroom) for our family in eugene oregon.

[@GiannaAlessi]

100% agree- 17 years is a long time. Give this man a raise, especially now.

[@supercooled]

Some would argue his job is meant for a student getting by not one to feed a family and afford bigger accommodations. Even professionals can’t afford big apartments in nyc. That cities distorted property value is obscene, as is any other metropolitans around the world, Toronto where I am is no different. Neither is san fransixo, Milan Italy, vancvouer Canada, you name it. All the rich fucks squeezour thr little guy.

[@obrienortega6942]

Anybody that is working in this epidemic is my hero. Thank you for your services. Be safe and stay healthy.

[@milosmith8275]

Yes sir they are heroes, not the actors, athletes, politicians these people keep people feed in this hard scary time, true heroes.

[@sylvianolastname6606]

Amen to that!

[@joedkat]

Pandemic*

[@kimboslice9445]

O’Brien Ortega I would be glad to work. My family isn’t allowed. U really think that’s ok? We are going broke waiting on getting to go back to our jobs. So I don’t see it exactly like u do. Of course I’m grateful to any worker but we wanna work too! Do u not care about my family going broke not being able to go to our jobs? Naw y’all going on emotions fear oh thank u for risking ur life for me. Well I’m fixin to go get a job at a store cuz they may never let us go to our jobs. U gonna thank me?

[@StarrWolf64]

What is your definition of hero?

[@reckersworld9351]

Thank you for this story. I work in a grocery store and we rarely get a thank you. People can be terrible sometimes so when someone is grateful it means all the difference in my day.

[@JesperFrant]

Thank you!

[@sylvianolastname6606]

Sorry that you have to deal with ungrateful people, with no appreciation for people that are still working, to provide a service, risking their life! Thank you for being brave to risk your life! Good luck to you. Be safe and God bless ✝️🙏

[@celsiusfahrenheit1176]

I am very thankful to you guys, bus drivers, cops, FDs, and the health care people. I hope you guys are getting compensated for this.

[@Tuxedoj]

Recker's World hey man stay strong brother! I work for Whole Foods and people have no respect for us. We’re working day in day out to feed these people and pay our bills We’ll get through this man !!!!

[@sylvianolastname6606]

@@Tuxedoj Thank you for continuing to work! You all the others, I know you need to pay bills etc, many still decided to quit or stay home, and collect unemployment benefits. So hats off to you and to those that chose to risk their life and keep working. THANK YOU, God bless and be safe. ✝️🙏

[@alanthompson4912]

All essential workers should be able to be tested, actually all should be able to be tested, where are our priorities?

[@L-M-O-1]

There aren't enough tests available to go around & people line up to get tested for hours when they find out more tests are available

[@MrMagi95]

The president and his cronies have made it clear they don’t care about any of us

[@RD4Music]

the Fed's priorities are making the stonks go green while thousands die in America every day from this virus alone

[@stevek4382]

They should get hazard pay, time and a half or double time.

[@JamFlexx]

@Dontatmeman Dontatmeman is this corporate ? Our franchise hasn't given us shit ..

[@samaraisnt]

That will probably end the business. They should be getting a loan from the gov to do just that but the govt is incompetent and doesn't even have enough $$ to keep doctors from dropping dead.

[@petersisco2499]

Truck drivers on this same boat . I haven't been home since new year . I was planning on going home 3rd week in January but then this broke out and I just don't want to take it home . I've been in every outbreak zone so ... It is what it is . Hopefully I'll be able to go home soon but until then I gotta stay out here to protect my family and friends from it . Hopefully this will wake people up and the pride once reserved for the Blue Collar workers will again be at the forefront again ahead of the hedge fund brokers and Wall Street bankers that only exist because of the blue collar workers behind the existence of their stocks .

[@mama-shellsmith359]

Exactly...thank you and all the other truck drivers for your service. Stay safe and may God bless you.

[@wonderwonder30]

Thank you sir!

[@juliosifuentes6499]

Thank you brother, I've been telling people about truckers vital part to this battle.

[@vincent2993]

Puss

[@alethajackson7871]

Thank You

[@mzzzzm898]

Thank YOU to all the ones who are still going out to help in any way: grocery, picking up our garbage and recycling, medical, police ....any and everyone who do not have the choice to stay or even work from home. Thanks for allowing us to stay in the comfort and safety of our homes. We appreciate you, hope and pray you will be safe. Gob bless and protect you all!

[@jeffreymanier0]

Amen, thank you for this comment

[@lisawalker91]

We don't have a choice, this pandemic is unprecedented in this time,there are no laws in place to at the very least give us a choice without losing our jobs, it's scary as hell, I was turned away for two days from work cause my temp was to high,going back tonight, who knows.....I sure as hell don't.

[@kurt8263]

👁

[@Print2shoot]

Thank you - you are very welcome. In Nevada people are not thankful or understanding. I work in healthcare (medical clinic not hospital) and I have not had even the slightest appreciation from patients, or worse my employer/management/etc. I do not even have a n95 mask, yet the president of the company walks around with one every time he comes by. Appreciate everyone else out there! I also appreciate the people who take it serious and wear a mask (even if it’s not effective, it shows you care)

[@mzzzzm898]

Matt D so sorry you are don’t feel appreciated by your employer or patients! Isn’t it sad that some of us are still not seeing the new reality and learn how to appreciate everything and count one’s blessings. Well know that we all appreciate you. God bless and protect you and your family. You are all the new HEROS and have our respect and love.

[@phenozenointergalacticfede2508]

I send all my prayers to you Billy and to all the people of New York's frontline workers and hopefully this will pass and get back to normal in out lives! 😥🙏👍

[@kurrah100]

bro youre a wartime hero in my books... all of you

[@arbanaskocudo]

How can anyone treat these workers as garbage in a situation like this?

[@buffalomind6838]

Zabar not commentating on anything even to simply say we feel terrible says everything about them.

[@elainechen5802]

What would you like them to say, exactly?

[@CarlitoBombito]

This needs to be viral, I work for Walmart, in a small town, I can semi afford one month on my own with this $1200, but I’ve been out of work since mid March. Unpaid leave... for the most $$$ corporation. They changed their policy last year, an wiped our PPTO.

[@songsalon7868]

DAMN SHAME. Makes me want to stop shopping Walmart. DAMN SHAME

[@daisydaswani689]

@Georgiaboy706. yeah, the government lmao.

[@cottoncandy3001]

I have family who works at a small town Walmart, they supply their workers with masks and didn’t lay off anyone

[@ah6501]

I work at Costco. They been treating us well and have no complaints.

[@treebrune4936]

@@daisydaswani689 we are not communist or socialist. You are your responsibility, but try to get help from the government and your employer. Lesson learned, don't vote democrat. Look how democrat governors and officials screw up their states and priorities.

[@digiman2955]

To all the Héroes in the frontlines in Cali.California and elsewhere.Thank you people for working in the grocery stores to give people their food, my mexicano people in the crops fields of Cali.California you people are true Héroes.Thanks to all the people in all México and all united states and the world who is providing for the need of others and the familia.Everyone stay safe,safety first.God Bless Everyone.

[@michaeldonnasefcik1832]

You’re a true hero sir. Praying you and your family stay safe🙏❤️

[@daisydaswani689]

@Self Discipline Hes literally a victim! He has to work in a global pandemic! I understand you cant get your capitalist bootlickin pig mind around the fact we should get reimbursed while staying home.

[@MS-wp5vb]

The meatman isn't wearing his mask correctly....he needs to be careful

[@kurt8263]

M S 👁

[@MS-wp5vb]

Billy, you are one of the "more exceptional" essential workers! God Bless You!!

[@moonchild8733]

I just love this guy. Sure made me feel better so I can imagine how the good locals are so thankful and appreciate this guy so much. Thanks for sharing this ❤️.

[@nepadron]

You're talking about the cashier I hope.

[@ryanw1140]

My job finally got facemasks last week. Frontline grocery stockers working for a month during the outbreak with no ppe. Shame on kroger

[@Junnabeaverchewy]

Ingles in Georgia is just as bad. No bonus, no pay raise, only masks and that is not even being done right. Everything is waiting to explode

[@shaec9397]

I feel the same way going to work everyday. I do my part on trying too prevent it but, I just don’t wanna bring it home.

[@kimboslice9445]

U aren’t gonna bring it home. Were do u live? Unless u live in ny or nj then u shouldnt worry about it. U r blessed.. WE ARENT ALOUD TO WORK! Do your homework it isn’t hard. Look at the numbers.. see how many Drs that are telling the real truth! Plz don’t be one of those that believes the lying gov. U better figure out what they r doing to us cuz if u don’t.. we all just might have every right taken from us. We are on our way if Americans don’t stand up for each other and be one! They can’t beat us all!!!

[@bito2337]

Self Discipline how is it selfish? I’m one of those “essential employee”. I’m still debating if it’s a blessing or a curse. For those that can’t work I feel for you whole heartedly. It’s sucks. I’m still bringing in money, but let’s say it is as contagious as they say it is, what good is money if I bring the disease home and infect my family? Idc what happens to me, but what about them? I’m the youngest in my company being 30 years old, my coworkers are all above 50. What if I have it and idk and they get sick? I still have to pump gas ,gather food, talk to people. if it’s as serious ppl are saying it is ,it’s worrisome. And we have every right to feel that way. The fear mongering is driving my supervisors insane implementing strict social distancing rules when Most of my work needs 2-3 ppl to get things done safely. ( I’m an electrician at a manufacturing facility in CT)It’s been very difficult to get proper ppe for everyone. Shit we can’t even get hand sanitizer.

[@IneptSystem]

@@kimboslice9445 who are you tell anyone they wont bring it home? keep your tinfoil hat shit to yourself. or better yet, go volunteer at your local hospital or clinic ,i'm sure they could use the help. you aren't having any rights taken away from you ,they have been put on pause for a little bit and they are paying you to stay home watch t.v. and play video games for a bit....oh it's so hard.

[@kennethfelipe823]

shaec 93 You were not selfish. You are an American hero. Just so you know it. Be careful and be safe please.

[@pureblacbeauty]

@@kimboslice9445 Not sure where you getting your information from but you definitely can bring it home I live in Virginia and tons have brought it home to there family. This virus can barely harm you or take you out within days. Please stop spreading false information. Go to worldmeters.com. that's just a taste of where the virus has hit.

[@franke2116]

Dude worked there for 32 years and they wont even mention his name or thank him. Damn.

[@R.Oates7902]

His family should sue Zabar's! I hope they take those a-holes to court!

[@ginacleveland7995]

....these companies just don't give a damn!!! 32 years of that person's life. Damn!😡

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Best wishes to this young Dad, Billy. He is truly stuck between a rock & a hard place. God bless and protect you Billy.🙏

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Thank you Billy and all the other unsung heroes who are working to keep us from becoming an Apocalypse.

[@celsiusfahrenheit1176]

I would have never imagine that a food store worker could be such an important job.

[@Metal0sopher]

That's the sad thing in America. Low wage workers are ridiculed. They're told, hey you should have been a lawyer or business man if you wanted money, but can a country exist of only business men and lawyers? Who would prep our food? Who would pick up our garbage? Can you imagine if garbage collections stopped, what would streets look like? Or cleaning crews stopped cleaning? And so on. This is why we need to stop treating our "ESSENTIAL" workers who feed us, who clean for us, who build for us, as "failed people" because that's how they are usually treated. Most of these people make around minimum wage, rarely have benefits, and are just treated poorly. These are the "poor" you keep hearing about, they're working but because they hardly earn enough, they are working and still poor, and we ridicule them for it, even though without them we would all starve to death. The American attitude towards ESSENTIAL workers really needs to change, permanently.

[@Dfjs427]

@@Metal0sopher Lol? Sure, everyone depends on the essential workers to survive, but just because you did almost nothing for your entire life and are stuck working a minimum wage job doesn't make you special. Fucking hell mate, everyone is treated like shit and everyone has less money than they want, you can't expect everyone to behave nice all of a sudden, or ever for that matter.

[@CaptainFreezeezy]

@@Dfjs427 Based elitist

[@denenehumphrey-smith320]

It's ALWAYS been an important job.

[@kurapika9691]

@@Dfjs427 "....you can't expect everyone to behave nice all of a sudden, or ever for that matter. " Why not ? "... everyone is treated like shit and everyone has less money than they want." That's not true at all. I think you are the asshole.

[@galo101986]

This story is very important to understand the people that works at grocery stores because they have to stand in front of a person every 5 minutes. God bless this people.

[@brigidscaldron]

THANK YOU to all essential workers!

[@FloridaMan69.]

ur welcome, it's not easy being a pornstar in these tough times

[@wyc4dabatman156]

I have the same fears going to work I have asthma and children are still young. Can my wife do it own her own if something were to happen are the thoughts that stay in my head.

[@Green-hf8vm]

Thanks your the only one that kinda said it in my direction. I just hope things get a little better.

[@tiffanysmith3210]

What a good soul this man has. God bless him.

[@thetfamily6026]

Poor McDonald's worker's in Danville PA work too and didn't even get a raise still getting paid 9 bucks a hour

[@R.Oates7902]

@Nemo Krada Whips? What?

[@yvonnepandora6427]

Looking at the comments, they've said everything I wanted to say. God bless you for your tenacity in facing this crisis. 💜

[@JamFlexx]

I deliver pizza to hella people each day in a capitol city here in America. Everyone complaining about how they are "essential workers" and in danger, you ever think about the inverse situation ? where your job is lost. I for one am thankful to be working in these times

[@MrWowwow2211]

Self Discipline I could care less that I can work right now, I’m just worried that I’ll spread it to my family. Or even somehow contract the virus and mass spread it to people and be the indirect cause of people getting sick/dying.

[@Blake-cb9wx]

Ive been out of work two months now. I am hoping my company will pull through. If i could work right now I would. Stay safe everybody.

[@charnaeyoung9815]

Governor Cuomo would say that who cares. “Death is worse.” He ‘feels your pain.’

[@JeremyJenkinsJewell]

32 years working there, sending most of his life there and DON'T EVEN MENTION a worked died and try to cover it. A worker that maybe got infected doing his job and later died. His employees are DISPOSABLE ITEMS to him like stuff in that store. Nasty.

[@piakennedy987]

IDK. That seems to be jumping to conclusion. We don't know if the worker who passed away contracted covid 19 while doing their job or from elsewhere. The virus was circulating widely in NYC. Also it's not clear if that worker had already passed away at the time of the interview or when the employer might have been notified of their passing. Also, as an employer, you have to consider the negative publicity if you reveal too much, the impact on the business & knock-on effect on the remaining employees - is it better to shut down the store and lay off staff? Unfortunately it doesn't seem like the US has good social safety net for people who cannot work - eg laid off due to employer financial difficulty. Employers of essential workers do have a duty though to implement precautions to protect their workers & customers during times like this. Looks like Zabar is making an effort. Good that they are reporting abusive customers. Never understand why people have to behave so nasty to other people.

[@bds2855]

This time has made realize something we should of being doing thanking those who feed us truck for us bring ard mail especially healthcare workers Thank you so much from the bottom of are hearts

[@sylvianolastname6606]

I'm so grateful for all these essential workers. I always thank them,for still working and being there, to serve customers! And I always make sure to say before leaving, "God bless and be safe." Just too much! Praying for everyone to be safe. ✝️🙏

[@AndiDuck]

My neighborhood grocery store feels like this scary place I don't want to go into anymore . I feel bad for the employees .

[@melvina628]

4:50 You're saving our lives, not just making us happy. You are a warrior! Thank you very much!

[@anthonyparrott-smith5739]

May God's grace and mercy intervene for such a time as now and end this horror. I pray amen.

[@sylvias6171]

My brother-in-law is amazing! We’re blessed to be family!

[@memoryalphamale]

There are so many stories like this ( I am a stocker in a neighborhood market very like Zabar's in another US metropolitan city ). All the thanks and kind words of our customers are deeply appreciated. All the efforts of the store owners and management to keep us as safe as possible is admirable. What we need is Capital to admit we are all essential - and not just those of us still "going in" to work - All of Us. Without Labor, Capital will suffer too. How greedy must Capital be? How much greed should we tolerate? Why are we so sold on supporting a Capital class that we willingly submit to the Calculus of Sacrifice they are determined to use?

[@cherylkaydavismusic]

Thank you for your service and your stellar attitude. You have the secret of life.

[@stemikger]

I will always be grateful to these people. Doctors and nurses are heroic but they did sign up for this. People who work in supermarkets did not, but they are still stepping up. Thank you all!

[@adamanderson8835]

Keep up the good work, we will get through this. Condolences to all that have lost loved ones

[@Sandra-yu2zh]

Same here i work in a grocery store in Tucson Arizona and feel unappreciated by our customers .. We are risking our own lives..

[@diomedesrodriguez52]

Sir, we can't thank you enough for showing up to work risking your health. I wish you all the best, you and your co-workers. Not all heroes wear capes and scrubs.

[@anekadrazek2383]

Thank U from a fellow NYer in Queens. I can so relate when U say U don’t even know what day it is anymore. Pray U and your family are safe.

[@YordiChavezB]

Not giving comments on that "Zabar's worker", a man that gave them 32 YEARS! This shows a lot about this company to not even to say thank you nor show any sympathy towards him. This Zabar's worker was my uncle, he was an incredible person, hardworking overall and to not be acknowledged is unbelievable. He will surely be missed, not from his workplace (clearly) but from his family and friends! Just to add on, he did love his job and all of his coworkers. He was happy to work there and was grateful to have his job even up to his last couple of days! This is why, them not giving any comments hurts so much! Please people stay indoor and safe!

[@teferi456]

I always find this bizarre. I work at Stop and Shop and you see people retire with 40+ years at the company and you can barely get some store managers to give them a gift card and a cake. One lady in the deli at my store was retiring in late February this year because of her COPD. She walked a mile to work every day and worked 40+ hours a week in spite of being part time too. When she put in her two weeks notice the store manager tried to pressure her into staying another three weeks. Would've put her smack in the middle of all the panic shopping with none of the measures we have in place to protect people. Admittedly no one knew the pandemic was about to hit but this has really put a spotlight on how the harm caused by the callousness of management was overlooked because we didn't have an ongoing pandemic. Thank god we have a union to put a rest to a lot of that bullshit.

[@jessicaward3092]

If I was rich I would donate some money to him and his family but sadly I'm not rich barely making it myself

[@summerdowlig]

Same I'd at least get him and his family 2 or 3bedroom apt.

[@2020heinsite]

Billy, you're a hero. Stay as safe as you can & strong. Guys like you give guys like me hope.

[@maxalberts2003]

A hero for our time. Bravery that I can't imagine having. God bless you.

[@matthewobrien534]

God bless you, Billy, and all of those essential workers like you (cashiers, truck drivers, MTA workers, EMT's, the many health care workers, cops, firemen, etc.). We know you're on the front lines as much as anyone and are courting deadly danger everyday while doing your job!!! Thanks for keeping civilization going!!!

[@kylebarnes5831]

Your daughter is such a doll god bless you and your family

[@milosmith8275]

Thanks Billy, you are a true hero.

[@lizf3325]

Billy thankyou for pausing and giving voice to our grocers! I'm so proud of all these people! This amount of pressure.. organizing food distribution in a pandemic isn't what anyone signed up for yet, you still keep your spirits high for team morale! You all are truly our front line workers! I'm happy to be seeing more coverage on this❤

[@steiffbar]

Sneezing and coughing deliberately in someone's face. That's just CRUEL. I read somewhere that some states (?) are considering that domestic terrorism. Please all of you, stay safe and be mindful of others! :)

[@liljons6753]

Your pic is domestic terror...

[@DefineMeAsOne]

Yeah, I remember a women got arrested for coughing on produce in a store. That's why we need to treat everything that is not from the house as a potential virus vector, since some people just want the world to burn. If I remember correctly the women was charged, and I think the DOJ considers it a third degree biological terrorist attack.

[@liljons6753]

@salokin G your pic is lame....

[@900stx7]

@@DefineMeAsOne The guy who got caught licking the Blue Bell ice cream actually did some time and had to pay Blue Bell for damages.

[@lohphat]

Spitting on someone is ALREADY considered assault in most places. Deliberately sneezing or coughing on someone would be easily seen as a similar assault by the courts. Good.

[@KCsFunHouse]

You’re a great guy Billy! Thank you for what you do, I’m sure you make a huge difference in your customers lives! Wishing you all the best stay safe and healthy

[@carolmenton8670]

Bless you and all your wonderful coworkers.

[@MrIndependent2407]

You are my hero. As are all the other folks who who are on the front lines. God bless you Billy.

[@ELJason2006]

As someone who once lived near Zabars in the UWS of Manhattan, I have to tell you that I cried cried cried when I heard that someone working for Zabars died of COVID. I do think that the owner of Zabars should not have let Atlantic interview them. Unfortunately, lots of grocer store clerks in NYC are dying from COVID19. Very sad they are great people.

[@pamelacossey8604]

And this is the definition of gratitude! God bless everyone💜💜💜

[@russellhillery663]

Much love brother. That man that more children need.

[@xavineira9403]

Those working in grocery stores I rly appreciate. Thank you

[@TheZ883]

Very touching, may God bless him.

[@mscurrie914]

Thank you Billy for your service the world needs more people like you . Stay safe. I ❤ N Y

[@kennethbautista3456]

we thank those working in these hard times we will get through this together .

[@jasonabreu2623]

Billy you are my hero !!!

[@mariozermeno2649]

Yo Billy you and your family are in my prayers. As father and still working it's hard to shut the " what if" in your mind . Stay strong and take all the precautions you need to take to stay healthy but most importantly stay in faith. Much love bro.

[@AvelierPlays]

A country with vast amounts of wealth, to spend on warships, missiles and tanks. Now facing an enemy that you can’t see and cannot destroy with those warships, missiles and tanks.

[@rubeno_2463]

Your so deep and educated did you think of that yourself

[@KorrTenn]

But a just Incase bases we need those. China or Russia could attack tomorrow. I do agree though, we should start putting money to this hidden enemy.

[@azngettoone]

Avelier Plays wow. You guys are really nice.

[@rubeno_2463]

@UC9WwL9ocL6d9EOB-eeApgvg I can have all the skills in the world but if I dont have a degree to prove I have skills I wont get hired. Sounds like your mad that you never went to college

[@kennethfelipe823]

Avelier Plays It’s sad and it’s true.

[@brigidscaldron]

Wearing a mask below your nose is pointless!

[@USSTOLEDOSSN769]

Not exactly. Covering the mouth is crucial in order to protect others from YOU. Sorry I had to be so harsh.

[@apatheticallylethargic4639]

@@USSTOLEDOSSN769 that is a really dumb statement. Sry for being so harsh.

[@velocity1012]

The butcher was in the middle of touching raw food. He should have stopped to fix it and then wash his hands again but think about how often it might slip during the day and about how fast his employer would take corrective action for frequent breaks. The employees are doing what they can.

[@sebastianortega5836]

Friend Wilkins Breathing in the virus with your nose coming from micro particles standing is what has made this virus spread the way it is, of course besides touching surfaces and putting it into your face

[@jstandards766]

@@apatheticallylethargic4639 no stupid. Do some actual reading and research rather than just going off of your small world....what he said is 100 true.....literally info everywhere

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Without them, we would have to hunt/grow our own food. Thank you 🙏

[@elainechen5802]

Zabars will always have a place in my heart

[@ThugMuffinification]

This shit is heartbreaking. It feels unreal that we're all going through all of this, its like a bad dream but we're not waking up. I hope he is able to continue to work and he and his family stay safe and healthy. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

[@mvn4514]

These workers are greatly appreciated. I just hope financially they will be properly compensated for their work and putting their lives at risk.

[@dorothypowers5132]

God bless you and your co workers. I pray the virus ends soon, love from Memphis Tennessee.

[@dstowe1927]

Thanks for the feel good message

[@ianlariviere]

I am an essential worker as well and I'm coming to work every day due to economic necessity. Imagine how bad this would be if almost no one really needed the money that badly and no one took the risk. We disincentivize work at out peril.

[@dorothyedge2747]

Nice young man with good work ethic. I wish him well and his family also.

[@tractorkid223]

GOD BLESS THIS MAN AND ALL LIKE HIM!!!! N.Y. STRONG!!!

[@ATAHUALPA867]

Be safe guys. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@nafessawaters5446]

Thanks Billy for everything you're doing.

[@marieque9298]

Hey from a healthcare worker you are a hero! God bless you!

[@leeallen3202]

We all have work, there is no job more essential than another! ! We all have bills and family !!

[@magdalena-lisarobertson4143]

May the Lord bless and comfort and strengthen and protect every person providing a service to the public -- grocery stores, delivery services, police, fire and healthcare workers -- especially those who are moving the carts, stocking the shelves, bagging the purchases, all cashier's, deli and bakery personnel, everyone in fast food service -- An unsung hero is that young man right there -- working everyday to provide for his family. Scared, but still putting a smile on his face to raise the spirit of someone else -- the customer. Wow. Great documentary.

[@richardduke9419]

God bless you all thank you for being an angel of mercy

[@pyroshady]

That was really well done , awesome

[@robinalecia7554]

Billy your a hero . God bless you and your family. Your children are so cute. I'm thank your you are able to work and nice to the people God gonna bless you keep your head up The owner seems so nice too. Thank God yall are there really because I would've left . I really admire your strength courage and commitment. Blessing from Houston

[@isblessed5785]

Praying 🙏🏾

[@EloisaAZ]

Blessings. Thank you

[@donaldtrump2905]

MAGNIFICATION OF ANY SMALL ISSUE IS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD BOUQUET

[@jannyberg6450]

Billy, You are my hero.

[@jasminet5292]

At least he has a very positive attitude

[@chrisjohnson6354]

We do what we can man.i feel you bro.bk love baby.

[@kathleenmcintyre4058]

Brave souls! I hope they stay safe!

[@baselhs]

I don’t understand why some people treat grocery workers badly. I always treat them with respect because there is no reason for not to do.

[@np2679]

Well done!

[@tinaevans4186]

Thank you hero.

[@hildarivera5268]

All of the essential workers are heroes and deserve to be treated with respect.

[@PaperKitty99]

God bless you Billy! We have to do better as a country, as a society for all the Billies. 😢

[@R.Oates7902]

@OMG Praying you don't get sick! God Bless 🙏

[@nancylee10]

Billy u t great and brave n strong n positive n great pride of ur job no matter what job u have u r great remember it’s what the heart show makes a great strong brave person u show ur family n friends that’s counts god bless u from San Francisco thank u and ur coworkers becareful n safe prayers to all over the world