I’m speaking with Fabio Parasecoli about his new book, Gastronativism: Food, Identity, Politics, at the Museum of the City of New York at a session chaired by Krishnendu Ray at 6:30 pm. Information is here and the ticketing link is here. This is a preview of the museum’s forthcoming exhibit, Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate (opening September 16) and is co-presented by MOFAD (Museum of Food and Drink).
by Marion Nestle
May
1
2020
Weekend reading: Coronavirus and food system resources
I’ve been collecting sources of information about the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on food systems. Here are some with information that might be useful.
US Right to Know: Coronavirus Food News Tracker: Best articles on the pandemic and our food system
Hunter NYC Urban Food Policy Center: COVID-19 Food Resources and Guides
- Shifting Focus: 26 Businesses and Organizations Working to Feed New York City, 4-22-20
- Initiatives Raising Money to Feed Hospital and Restaurant Workers, 4-21-20
- Restaurants Working in a New Capacity to Keep New York City Fed During COVID-19, 4-10-20
- COVID-19 Resources for the Homeless, Immigrants, Refugees and the Disabled, 4-8-20
- Some Front-Line Grocery Workers Receive Extra Benefits During Pandemic, 4-7-20
- Ensuring the Continued Use and Benefits of SNAP During COVID-19, 4-1-20
National Farm to School Network: COVID-19 Information & Resources
Virginia Tech: Covid-19 in the food system
And just for fun, Bill Wurtzel’s collection again.
