Covid 19's Impact on our Communities Highlights Part 2 - Food Security & Basic Needs

“Before the pandemic, one in four San Francisco families struggled with food security; after, four out of ten Black and Latinx families are struggling.” - Kenneth Kim, Senior Director of Programs, GLIDEDrawn from our 105-episode COVID-19 series, this conversation revisits the early months of the global pandemic—and connects them to today’s hunger crisis intensified by government shutdowns and SNAP cuts. Frontline leaders describe building pop-up pantries in days, serving thousands of outdoor meals, scaling home-delivered food for seniors, and standing up mobile hygiene and hotel-based shelters for unhoused neighbors.You’ll hear from:SF-Marin Food Bank, Redwood Empire Food Bank & Meals on Wheels SFGlide Memorial Church & St. Anthony’sSimply the Basics, Lava Mae X & Hayes Valley BakeworksCommunity Forward SF, Tipping Point & Project Homeless ConnectKey themes:Demand outpacing supply across food and hygiene servicesSeniors, families, and communities of color on the front lines of hungerHow “radical hospitality” and one-stop hubs restore dignity and trust🎧 Listen now | 💬 Get involved!For more information, guest details, and resources from this episode, visit our episode web pageMake a Donation: Support Voices of the Community, fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and enjoy tax deductions for your contributions. Newsletter: Sign up  to stay updated on future episodes and events  🎧Explore Our Award-Winning Special SeriesIf you enjoyed this episode, dive deeper into our 4-part legacy of impact:Where Art Meets Impact: How creativity drives systemic change. Season 1 and Season 2From Bankruptcy to Reinvention: The story of Stockton’s resilience. COVID-19’s Impact Series: Navigating the pandemic's effect on our community.Making the Invisible Visible: Discover the untold stories of finding home.