Ohio Man Creates Candy Chute For Socially-Distanced Trick-Or-Treating
By: KDKA-TV News
DEHLI, Ohio (KDKA) - An Ohio man's idea for a touch-free trick-or-treat experience is going viral.
Andrew Beattie created a chute that he attached to a railing so he can deliver candy to trick-or-treaters while still social distancing. In his now-viral Facebook post, he said he wanted kids to stay safe but also have some sense of normalcy.
Our 6' candy chute is ready to be attached to the handrail! Come on, Halloween!!! ???????????? #fucovid19...
Posted by Andrew Beattie on Saturday, September 12, 2020
He said it was made with "throwaway materials" like a cardboard shipping tube and took about 20 minutes, "and if it brings comfort to those who are a little more reluctant, awesome!"
There will be a sign at the bottom of the tube showing trick-or-treaters where to put their bags and buckets so the candy can drop right in, "touch-free." He says he'll be wearing a mask, changing gloves frequently and the candy will be from a factory-sealed bag.
Beattie's Facebook post has been shared over 75,000 times.
The fate of Halloween and trick-or-treat festivities, like many American traditions this year, is uncertain because of the pandemic.