At Yum!, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill, we lead with smart, heart and courage. This mindset helps us forge ahead when faced with challenges, and that’s especially true with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’re witnessing so many examples in which our people are developing innovative solutions, supporting those in need and braving each day in an uncertain environment. Each week, we’ll share a few of them with you in hopes that they’ll inspire you to lead with smart, heart and courage in your area of the world.

Today, we recognize:

Pizza Hut Restaurant General Manager Ben Smith and our “pizza guys” for serving Americans.

Taco Bell’s “Truck-Thru at HQ” for providing free meals to essential workers whose vehicles cannot fit a traditional drive-thru lane.

KFC South Africa for giving over 1 million meals to those in need.

To see past weeks' recognition, visit Yum.com:

Week 1: Lead with #SmartHeartCourage

Week 2: Taco Bell spices up conference call backgrounds, The Habit feeds first responders and more

Week 3: Thank you for giving to front-line workers and children

Week 4: KFC Germany brings us together with the #DoTheColonel Challenge