7 Dayton restaurants and other businesses given cheers for helping tornado survivors

Community members are applauding Miami Valley businesses, groups and individuals who are offering water and meals to people in the aftermath of the destructive Memorial Day tornadoes that left one man dead.

 >> 14 tornadoes confirmed from Monday’s storms

National Weather Service investigators confirmed Wednesday that 13 tornadoes hit the Dayton area Monday night.

The state sees an average of 19 tornadoes a year, according to Storm Center 7 meteorologist Kirsti Zontini.  

On Wednesday, we asked local residents to give shout-outs to those making a difference and there was no shortage of suggestions.

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Here is a sample of cheers that Dayton.com and Dayton Daily News readers gave to local businesses for contributions to the community earlier this week:

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1) DOUBLE DEUCE PIZZERIA 

5186 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights

 "Double Deuce in Huber going around giving people pizza and water. They always go above and beyond, great owners with big hearts."  —  Tabatha Long   

"Double Deuce Pizzeria and Tavern are making pizzas and taking them to the hard hit areas and passing them out."  —  Elizabeth Lay-Back 

2) THE ARENA BAR 

4515 Salem Ave., Trotwood

"Arena Sports Bar on Salem Avenue In Trotwood." — Teaira Harris

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3) TWIST CUPCAKERY 

25 S. Saint Clair St., downtown Dayton

"Twist Cupcakery is taking donations and willing to make and deliver sandwiches." —  Neomi De Anda 

4) TANK’S BAR AND GRILL

2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton

"I heard Tanks gave 100s and 100s of meals." —  Kristie McKiernan

5) CAR STEREO MAX DAYTON 

3349 Needmore Road, Harrison Twp., Montgomery County

"Car Stereo Max on Needmore Road is closed but they are grilling out feeding people." —  Isabel Fannon

6) MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA, GRILL AND PUB

2739 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek

"I just saw MacKenzie River is having a tailgate. Cooking all their food and giving it out for free till it's gone!❤️"  —  Holly Burns Profitt

GREEK STREET FOOD TRUCK 

"Greek Street Food Truck gave out food and water yesterday and is giving sandwiches and water today." —  Jacqueline Powell