Del City Neighbors Prove Kindness Is Free, Help Elderly On Their Street

In this difficult time, some Del City neighbors are proving that kindness is free. "I do care about my neighborhood," said Renae Malloy. Malloy described herself as the neighborhood watch, but the people on her quiet street, like Nancy Tubbs, said they re

Friday, March 27th 2020, 3:45 am



In this difficult time, some Del City neighbors are proving that kindness is free.

"I do care about my neighborhood," said Renae Malloy. 
 
Malloy described herself as the neighborhood watch, but the people on her quiet street, like Nancy Tubbs, said they rely on her. 
 
"She is 77-years old, and I don't feel she needs to be out going to the store," said Malloy.
 
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Malloy and some other neighbors  that wanted to remain anonymous, started making meals, bringing groceries and checking in on Tubbs. 
 
From a safe distance the neighbors make conversation and keep each other company. Sometimes Malloy and Tubbs even walk up and down the street on either side.
 
"So many people now a days don't even know their neighbors," said Tubbs. "Being a good neighbor, you don't know you could save somebodies life."
 
Its not just Tubbs that Malloy cares for. She also checks in on her 90-year-old neighbor that lives directly next door. 
 
"My mother is in Iowa and my dad is in Texas fighting cancer, and I can't take care of them so I might a well help out around here," said Malloy. 
 
When asked if her neighbors are like family to her, Malloy cried but eventually said yes. 
 
"I'm hoping what little bit I'm doing keeps them home and keeps them safe," said Malloy. 
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