LONE TREE, Colo. — To support the struggling food and beverage industry during the pandemic, Canvas Credit Union partnered with Chef, Alex Seidel of Chook, Fruition and Mercantile to provide heaters at their locations to allow for more patrons to visit these local restaurants safely and comfortably.
Canvas said it wanted to support local businesses who also make an impact in the communities where they serve along the Front Range.
Canvas donated heaters that will allow local dining favorites to stay open, while adhering to COVID restrictions and increasing capacity by offering outdoor patio and heated tent seating. As winter and spring bring lower temperatures throughout the Front Range, restaurants are unable to fully house all their guests inside. Unsurprisingly, with outdoor heaters currently in high demand nation-wide, the cost has increased and created an extra burden and expense for many businesses.
Canvas provided a total of 15 heaters to Alex Seidel’s eateries.
“Both Canvas and Alex Seidel share a passion for giving back to their communities while building long lasting relationships. Alex is consistently looking for ways to support his community who has supported him so well throughout his career,” the credit union said. “As a champion for food advocacy and mindfulness when it comes to eating habits and waste, becoming a chef and a business owner has allowed him to control the ingredients and the sourcing of his fare.”
Alex recently joined President & CEO Todd Marksberry in Canvas’ podcast, ‘In The Room w/ Todd Marksberry’, and explored his life-long journey with food and his commitment to giving back. “It’s not just about the plate of food, it’s also about the community,” shared Alex Seidel.
While the world looks forward to a time beyond the pandemic, Canvas will continue to lead with its heart and seek other ways they can help its communities.
“We’re in a time that has created so many challenges, leading us to create new, unique ways to help our members and our Colorado community afford life,” said Marksberry. “Local businesses like Alex’s restaurants are what make our communities great, so we want to pay it forward. Afterall, we are all more impactful when our communities are healthy, engaged, and thriving.”