3 local businesses are honoring law enforcement on National Police Week.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Lexington restaurant Private Property and restaurant supplier US Foods  are honoring the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Lexington Police Department by providing meals.

“Law enforcement officers step up to protect our communities, many times at great personal risk,” said Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy.

“We are so grateful for the sacrifices they make every day to keep our families safe.

"The least we can do to thank them for their extraordinary public service is provide them with a meal,.

"We couldn’t be prouder to partner with Private Property and US Foods to show our men and women in uniform  how much we appreciate them.”

“I speak for all of the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department when I share my sincere thanks to Nephron, Private Property and US Foods for joining together to provide meals to us during National Police Week,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said.

“Their partnership and generosity are just one example of how our local businesses and citizens have shown us their appreciation leading up to National Peace Officers Memorial Day this Friday.

"This gesture means a lot to us and shows how we all work together in Lexington County. We’re proud to serve a community that always strongly supports law enforcement.”

Trip Chalk, owner and executive chef at Private Property, said "this is what true public-private partnerships are all about.”

“We are proud to be a part of this special event,” said Gil Smith, Area President for US Foods. 

Nephron Pharmaceuticals has been on the frontlines of the nationwide covid-19 response.

The West Columbia-based company develops and produces safe, affordable generic inhalation solutions and suspension products,

These can be used to treat severe respiratory distress symptoms associated with covid-19.

The company operates an industry-leading 503B Outsourcing Facility division which produces pre-filled sterile syringes and IV bags for US hospitals.

These products are used to sedate patients and keep them comfortable when health care professionals place them on ventilators.