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What some West Coast brands are doing to keep sales flowing during stay-at-home orders

Dawn Reiss

April 06, 2020 |

New Hope Network |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hayward, California

During the COVID-19 pandemic, food industry leaders, specifically those in the organic and health food category, are trying to figure out how to keep their businesses afloat. Nature’s Path has increased hourly pay of its workers and donated thousands of cases of food to charitable organizations, while smaller organizations like Down to Cook have shifted to direct to consumer models.

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Finland, ‘Prepper Nation of the Nordics,' Isn't Worried About Masks

Christina Anderson Henrik Pryser Libell

April 05, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

This article compares Finland to the other Nordic countries in terms of their preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic. After the Cold War, FInland started building up an emergency supply of medicine, food, and more. When the virus hit Finland, the stockpiles easily and quickly distributed the supplies amongst a network of facilities spread across the country. This article focuses especially on Stolkholm and how the two countries' responses differed.

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How To Help, Not Harm, While Volunteering During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Christine Ro

April 04, 2020 |

Forbes |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Utrecht

Many people are motivated to help out during the pandemic, but without proper hygiene tactics, helping could just be harmful. A group started by medical students in the Netherlands called StudentsAgainstCorona rallies volunteers to contribute in a way that focuses on hygienic above all else. Different "hubs" of the organization have popped up all over the world, and the ratio of volunteers to those requesting help is about 10:1. Students are performing duties like picking up groceries or delivering medicine, and all of them practice strict hygiene rules to prevent the spread.

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As virus rages, Berkeley's 'Mother Goose' aids homeless people abandoned by the system

Rachel Scheier

April 03, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Activists in Berkeley, California, are filling in what they say is a gap in homeless services during the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers are safely delivering food and other supplies to those without shelter.

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Restaurants Need Income, Families Need Food. Two Marylanders Are Helping Both At Once

Ally Schweitzer

April 03, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Silver Spring, Maryland

With businesses and families alike hurting during the pandemic, one nonprofit is helping both by buying meals from local restaurants and delivering them to families in need. People who have been stuck at home but want to help their community nonetheless, have donated enough to provide 3,000 meals and almost $30,000 in revenue for local businesses. While the effort isn't a silver bullet, families and business owners are grateful for the help.

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4 UC Berkeley students launch SF Food Friends in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Mela Seyoum

April 03, 2020 |

The Daily Californian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Grad students in the Bay Area concerned about the impacts of the coronavirus created a platform that matches at-risk residents with low-risk residents to deliver necessities like groceries and prescriptions. The group is partnering not only with large grocery stores but also with those smaller shops struggling to stay afloat.

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Food trucks get creative to survive the coronavirus crisis, from selling groceries to pivoting to delivery

Joanna Fantozzi

April 03, 2020 |

Restaurant Hospitality |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Food trucks and other street food businesses are shifting their approach to meet the new demands of a largely stay-at-home workforce. Some are parking on residential streets at night instead of office parking lots during the day and others are selling basic groceries or delivering takeout to their customers.

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Rural food banks struggle to meet increased need with fewer volunteers

Emma Epperly

April 03, 2020 |

The Spokesman-Review |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Stevens County, Washington

The Loon Lake Food Bank & Resource Center is a rural food bank that has pivoted its model in response to the novel coronavirus. They are now operating a drive-through system that gives away hundreds of boxes of free food to those who need it, and they also get supplies through a “food recovery” system with local grocery stores. The operation is continuing to expand but still desperately needs more volunteers.

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This Is What The South Korean Government Comfort Package For Quarantined People Looks Like

Judita Kusaitytė

April 03, 2020 |

Bored Panda |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

As told through the words of citizens on social media, this article lays out a number of ways the government of South Korean has been able to contain the virus. A notable thing is the care package mailed to everyone, containing hygiene essentials such as face masks and hand sanitizer, fresh produce, quarantine garbage disposal instructions, and a letter expressing concern for people’s well being. This cuts down on people in quarantine leaving home to shop for essentials. Other tactics include rapid testing and follow-up with infected patients.

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Food banks continue their service during COVID-19

Jillian Russell

April 03, 2020 |

USC Annenberg Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

As the COVID-19 pandemics threatens the livelihoods of people around the country, food banks are finding creative ways to stay open while staying safe to serve people who might find it difficult to continue to buy groceries. In Southern California, one food bank launched a drive-through, contactless food pantry. Others are making door-to-door deliveries.

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