LemonisMarcus Lemonis, the entrepreneur, TV personality, CEO and chairman of the board of Camping World, made a surprise in-person visit recently to God’s Love We Deliver – New York City’s nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals for individuals living with severe and chronic illness.
As part of his The Great American Tip Off campaign, a nationwide call to action to show some “extra love” to the hard-working Americans who serve every day, Lemonis surprised the staff with a $3,000 tip each for their service over the years. He is also grossing up each tip so that staff net $3,000 per person.
“We are deeply moved by Marcus’s support of our staff and mission,” said Karen Pearl, president and CEO of God’s Love We Deliver. “Every day, our staff put their heart and soul into cooking and home-delivering the delicious, individually-tailored and life-saving meals our clients and their families rely on. We’re honored to have Marcus recognize the extraordinary efforts they put in day in and day out. His gift to the organization will help us continue to grow well in to 2022, continuing our commitment to never having a waiting list and addressing the food and nutrition insecurity faced by so many when they are ill.”
“God’s Love We Deliver, like many organizations across the country, is an example of selflessness,” Lemonis said. “These individuals wake up every day to cook a meal and deliver a meal to nourish someone who cannot nourish themselves. Ultimately, it’s about our service providers who serve without expectation and it’s important to acknowledge those that provide opportunities for others. These are the real heroes – the ones that need the recognition.”
In addition to the $3,000 tip for each employee, Lemonis donated another $1 million to the organization that will further grow their program and reach to New Yorkers living with severe and chronic illness. The organization will use much of this gift for matching appeals at year-end to encourage others to donate.
