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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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In responding to coronavirus shutdowns, Chicago charter schools go their own way

Yana Kunichoff

April 03, 2020 |

Chalkbeat Chicago |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

When the pandemic forced schools to cancel in-person classes, the pivot to virtual lessons had to be fast and efficient. In Chicago, three charter school networks were able to make the switch quickly, while innovating ways to address some challenges like students with limited or no internet access, devices shared between multiple siblings, and one-on-one time with pupils.

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Local banks step up in the fight to keep Covid-19 economic calamity at bay

Larry Platt

April 03, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Throughout the economic crash of 2008, banks were "vilified" for their response, but as the economy again teeters on crashing during the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have been able to be proactive in their approach. While several banks are making financial contributions to philanthropies, and public health efforts or creating relief funds, others have agreed to temporary forbearance on certain types of loans which enables "local business owners and workers to defer payments without penalty to the end of their loan terms."

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With Nothing To 'Fall Back On,' Santa Monica College Food Giveaway Helps Some Students Survive

Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

April 03, 2020 |

LAist |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Monica, California

In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, California community college, Santa Monica College, organized a pop-up, drive-thru food giveaway for its students. The resources were funded with help from the Santa Monica College Foundation, and each student received non-perishables, ready-to-eat meals, and bakery items.

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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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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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Social Connectiveness at a Distance

Chris Rudisill

April 03, 2020 |

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative |

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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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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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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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Here's how doctors are monitoring more than 350 Delaware coronavirus patients virtually

Brittany Horn

April 03, 2020 |

The News Journal (Delaware Online) |

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Response Location: United States, Delaware

In Delaware, doctors have turned to telehealth amidst the COVID19 pandemic to treat patients safely and remotely. Using systems called ChristianaCare and CarVio, doctors are monitoring more than 350 coronavirus-positive patients, reaching out to them up to four times daily. The platforms are also being used for individuals without COVID19, who need to see a doctor for other reasons, but don’t want to risk visiting in person.

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Mapping How Cities Are Reclaiming Street Space

Laura Bliss

April 03, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States

Some of the strategies urban sustainability proponents have promoted for years are now being used to manage traffic patterns during the coronavirus outbreak and ensure that essential workers can safely get to work. Could these temporary measures lead to a less car-dependent future?

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With N95s in short supply, Lafayette General is sourcing disposable masks from surgical wraps

Leslie Turk

April 03, 2020 |

The Current (Louisiana) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Lafayette, Louisiana

Personal protective equipment has been in short supply as the pandemic caught the United States off guard. In an effort to fill the gap, a company in Louisiana called Action Specialties has been manufacturing disposable masks for healthcare workers using the blue sterilization wrap that was used to package medical instruments. There is a large supply of the wrap because demand has been down during the pandemic, so they have been working full time to produce 8,000 disposable masks each week. The masks produced will then go be distributed to hospital workers at Lafayette General Health Hospital.

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