Burger King is taking one the concerning side effects the coronavirus pandemic into its own hands, by fering free kids meals to children who will not be able to receive their school-provided lunches anymore after the spread COVID-19 forced many school districts to close down. As coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, it’s important to avoid large crowds and practice social distancing. Many institutions including schools have closed in order to contain the virus and prevent further infection, and while that may be a crucial health and safety measure, it poses a problem for tons families who depend on schools to provide lunches for their children. Plenty celebrities like  as well as  have donated to local food banks and other organizations to help prevent kids from going hungry, and now, Burger King is doing their part, too. Starting next week for as long as supplies last, the fast food chain will be fering two free kids meals with every adult meal purchase made through online orders. 

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“There’s a tremendous impact on children, as a result all the school closures,” Jose Cil, CEO Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International, told Business Insider. “It’s one the hardest-hit groups Americans, because they rely so significantly on school, for lunch…Monday through Friday, for the better part the year.” Now that the fast food chain is heavily encouraging “minimum contact methods like drive-thrus, pick-up or delivery,” the online factor the fer makes perfect sense.

“We have the ability to help feed America,” Cil said. “The challenge here is that when you’re dealing with a circumstance like this, if we don’t utilize businesses like Burger King, Tim’s and Popeyes … It’s really difficult for Americans to be fed, because it’s going to be difficult for them to get all their other food and necessities from the supermarket.”