Although the world is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still challenges. One of these challenges- supply chain difficulties leading to shortages in several seemingly random products. From gas to computer chips to lumber, these insufficiencies have had an effect on nearly everyone.

Among the products in short supply is Chick-fil-A’s famous Chick-fil-A sauce. Customers can expect to receive only one dipping sauce cup per entree. Earlier this week the chain announced that supply chain issues have caused a “shortage of select items”, including other sauces such as Zesty Buffalo, Herb Ranch, and Polynesian.

In Provo, Utah, members of the community are becoming increasingly desperate. “I don’t know how much longer I can go without it!” cried a distraught President Kevin J. Worthen. Although the situation is already near frantic, further escalation seems possible. The Alternate Universe has received reports of people filling two liter bottles with Chick-fil-A sauce in desperate attempts to obtain enough for themselves and their families.

It is times of crisis that often bring people the closest, and this tragedy is no exception. Several BYU students are advocating for a faith based approach to the situation. Last March, President Russell M. Nelson invited members of the Church of Jesus Christ to participate in a global fast to plead with the Lord for “physical and spiritual healing” in response to COVID-19. These students believe that a repeat of this event is the best course of action and are grateful for anyone able to make this sacrifice, even though to be honest it’s not much of one as you cannot eat Chick-fil-A sauce anyways.