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Food Politics
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.

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