Besides ordering takeout, what can we do to help our local small businesses? What about the wait staff? I don't know how much it helps to advance revenue and forfeit it later but should every mom & pop shop be selling gift cards right now?
The more they need the hours/pay, the more likely they are to show up to work sick. Fully cooked food from a grade A kitchen is probably pretty safe but you're right that it's not as safe as just cooking for yourself at home.