What’s the nicest thing someone’s done for you during the pandemic? What Chicagoans said.

Picking up groceries for a loved one. Sharing supply of toilet paper or Lysol. Paying someone’s bills amid a job loss. Letting people know they miss you.

Things aren’t all bad. We asked Chicagoans: What’s the nicest thing someone’s done for you during the coronavirus pandemic? Some answers have been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

“Both my daughters picked us up groceries and brought them over. I was too afraid to go out often then.” — Michelle Karli

“I was in McDonald’s drive-thru the other day when the car in front of me paid for my meal. It was a pleasant surprise.” — Tamara Shepard

“My kids’ teachers were the nicest every single day this spring — they went above and beyond in so many ways for their students. We are grateful.” — Emily Hayden

“My best friends helped me and my fiancé move in to our first home! They made us feel so loved and special again when we had to reschedule our wedding reception for next year!” — Linds Mac

“My home parish, in Quincy, Illinois, shared a 3 p.m. daily mass. Today was the last day. I looked forward to it, and will miss it.” — Mary Kaye Caldwell

“I had two friends give me their cans of Lysol.” — Stephanie Main

“Told me they miss me, and that’s all I needed: some love from a distance.” — Kimyonna Adams

“My grandson’s school delivered food boxes to us twice.” — Roxanne Snowden

“Bring me food when I was unable to go out.” — Joy Brown

“Brought toilet paper during the hoarding days.” — Joan Schulz

“Wear their mask in public.” — Daniel Anguiano

“Given me a container of Clorox wipes.” — Florence Bernberg

“Help around the house while quarantined. A friend sent two hand-made masks, and I received a bamboo plant, card and candle as a get-well-soon gift.” — Kelly Mini

“Brought me homemade pesto and freshly baked bread on my birthday.” — Denise Mattson

“My late husband’s best friend remodeled my kitchen!” — Michelle R. Jones

“Stayed married to me!” — Sharon Kunz

“I’m short and old! People still come forward to help me get items off the top shelf when I shop! I had 50 pounds of dog food in my cart and was trying to figure out a flip method to get it in my trunk, and a young lady came over to my car and put it in the trunk for me. We still have helpers in this awful world. And here 99% of the people I see care enough about others to wear masks! The essential workers are also wonderful!” — Beverly Hajek Cooper

“My boyfriend got us a new driveway, got the living room and kitchen painted, new kitchen floor, new carpet and furniture coming next week. I just had to pick it out and go to work. He handled all the contractors.” — Becky East Martich

“Offered to carry my groceries. A cute young man with blue eyes.” — Pooja Khungar

“Our daughter bought food for us every week for two months so we didn’t have to go out.” — Joyce Heiser

“Offered me some plants from her garden and gave some fertilizer — purple tulip bulbs will arrive this fall.” — Cheryl Jackson