Food banks across the nation are seeing a surge in those seeking assistance with the COVID-19 outbreak’s effect on the economy. Second Harvest serves 23 Parishes in the state including the greater New Orleans area and Lafayette, Communications Director Jay Vise says they are no different.
“People who have never asked for help, or never been to a food pantry, or needed to reach out, so we’ve had hundreds, thousands of more people showing up,” says Vise.
Vise says this situation is different from a hurricane because grocery stores are still open right now but, there are many people including seniors and those with compromised immune systems in which it’s dangerous for them to go to the grocery stores.
“And honestly can’t get into the grocery stores to compete for the groceries right now. But we’re hanging in there right now, but it could get dire soon,” says Vise.
Vise reassured those in need that as Americans we will get through the crisis and wants to encourage all of us to work together. Vise says if you can’t donate financially to a local food bank reach out and offer your time.
“For instance, they may need people to deliver meals and deliver food to seniors who are shut in. So right now, the best thing we can do it help each other,” says Vice.
For information about Second Harvest go to https://no-hunger.org/
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