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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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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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Social Connectiveness at a Distance

Chris Rudisill

April 03, 2020 |

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Charlotte, South Carolina

In order to stay connected during the onset of the pandemic, Time Out Youth Center in Charlotte, South Carolina, resorted to technology to stay connected with its clients, youth who identify as LGBTQIA. Part of their approach included using Discord, a free voice, video and messaging service which allowed the center's clients and counselors interact regardless of their location.

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In life's last moments, U.S. clergy minister to the sick and dying via FaceTime and Zoom

Julie Zauzmer

April 02, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

As more individuals are hospitalized and in critical condition from COVID19, religious leaders are finding unique ways to connect. While the norm may be to be at bedsides, in this unprecedented time where that isn’t possible, chaplains, rabbis, and priests are using FaceTime and texting to connect with members of their communities and offer prayer and blessings.

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LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

Mike Roe

April 02, 2020 |

LAist |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamental part of their job – they use peoples’ windows to frame the photo, capturing the glare of the outside world as well.

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The coronavirus is straining government services. So these neighbors are stepping up to help

Cindy Carcamo

April 02, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mar Vista, California

Anticipating an overwhelmed government, community members throughout southern California took the initiative to fill the gap and help their neighbors during the coronavirus outbreak. Mobilizing via websites, social media, and bilingual printed fliers, volunteers are helping "with grocery runs, meals, pharmacy pickups, check-in calls and other errands."

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Brazil's Favelas Aren't Waiting to Be Saved From the Coronavirus

Isabela Dias

April 02, 2020 |

Slate |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Community organizers are stepping in to help disseminate vital public health information to underserved communities. In Brazil, social organizers like the those behind Our Mothers’ Lives, an organization advocating for paid leave for domestic workers during the COVID-19 crisis, and local journalists, who debunk myths via podcasts like Manda Notícias (Send the News), have taken an important role in conveying public health messages to Brazil’s favela communities. These communicators utilize social media, as well as audio messaging campaigns, handouts, and reporting to inform the communities they serve.

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Mush! Dog Team Delivers Supplies To Elderly Residents Shut In By Virus

Willis Arnold

April 02, 2020 |

NPR |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Caribou, Maine

Aging seniors in rural Maine are high risk for COVID-19, so a musher and her team of dogs are set on delivering groceries to those who need it—by sled. Hannah Lucas, a resident of Caribou and an employee of the local convenience store, uses her skill set and team of Siberian huskies to deliver groceries from her place of work so people wouldn't have to leave their house. She aims for 4-6 deliveries a day and is booking days in advance.

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During Crisis, The Show Goes On For Arizona Performing Artists

Katherine Davis-Young

April 02, 2020 |

KJZZ |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

The coronavirus pandemic has caused theaters and other art venues to close, but some performing artists in Arizona are taking their work online to connect with the community. Although this hasn't yet created a stream of revenue, utilizing technology for activities such as live, virtual readings of Shakespeare to open mic nights for spoken-word poetry on Instagram live,, has helped the performing arts community to maintain a connection during times of isolation.

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Honoring loved lost ones through Zoom during COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing orders

Steve Chiotakis

April 01, 2020 |

KCRW |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

As social distancing is preventing community members to pay proper respects to those who passed, people are inventing new ways to connect with one another and celebrate both life and death. This piece features examples of such. One example is a family marking the passing of a matriarch by sending a mass email asking people to raise a glass in her memory. Another is a public online Seder hosted over Zoom.

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