Nikita Stewart, a social services reporter for The New York Times, and Mohamed Razvi, the founder of COPO food pantry in Brooklyn, discuss the surge in food insecurity due to the pandemic. They share poignant stories of individuals facing hunger, including a single mother grappling with job loss. The challenges pantries face, such as dwindling supplies and funding crises, highlight the resilience of communities striving to support each other. The emotional weight of these stories sheds light on the urgent need for dialogue around poverty and resource accessibility.
