The United States has acknowledged the Pakistani Americans who helped the country’s communities during the coronavirus epidemic.

Alice Wells, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, thanked Pakistani Americans in a tweet on Tuesday and said it was great to see them helping in whatever way they could.

They provide food assistance in the US and assist healthcare professionals in Pakistan.

Great to see #PakistaniAmericans eagerly serving communities in the US and #Pakistan during the #COVID19 crisis by providing food assistance in the US, supporting healthcare professionals in Pakistan, and raising awareness online. AGW https://t.co/F2zRL2XGRm

— State_SCA (@State_SCA) April 7, 2020

The American Pakistani Advocacy Organization offers free meals for first responders trying to combat the deadly coronavirus.

“It’s our little part to do something for greater good. Pakistani Americans want to serve our communities in this tough times,” the group tweeted.

The harsh reality of #coronavirus has left many families in need of essential groceries. APAG has distributed groceries bags to the needy, disabled & senior citizens in 5 Boroughs, Long Island & Upstate New York #PakistaniAmericans wants to serve the community in this tough times pic.twitter.com/9YMa4ipmen

— American Pakistani Advocacy Group (@APAGUSA) March 19, 2020