On this edition of Your Call, we’re speaking with local food banks and pantries about how they’re coping with the increased demand for food assistance in their communities.
According to Feeding America, food banks across the country report an average 40 percent increase in demand. Food banks and community groups are working overtime to ensure people get the food they need. How can we increase resources and feed more families and people in need?
Guests:
Lisa Scales, president and CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Suzan Bateson, executive director of the Alameda County Community Food Bank
Katheleen Lopez Landino, volunteer with The Food Pantry SF
Web Resources:
Donate to Feeding America
The Guardian, Nina Lakhani: 'A perfect storm': US facing hunger crisis as demand for food banks soars
CNN, Tami Luhby: Food banks struggle as demand explodes thanks to coronavirus layoffs
Berkeleyside, Ashley Njoroge: Food pantries rally to help those made food insecure by COVID-19
