Due to high unemployment in New York City, the need for food banks has increased. In fact, the entire country is seeing an increase in the demand for food aid.
But like many businesses, these centers struggle with disruptions in the supply of food and workers. Almost 40 percent of the delivery sites in New York City have closed. There are people who go to banks, perhaps for the first time, and regular customers who have to deal with changes in hours and locations.
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–Nikita Stewart covers topics related to welfare and poverty. She is the author of Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop That Began in a Shelter and Inspired the World. @kitastew
Elaine Chen is an editor specializing in digital stories. He joined the Times in 2017 from WNYC public radio. @elainejchen
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