August 21, 2020
The Tyee
British Columbia
Pratyush Dayal
Are We Ready for a Second Wave of Food Insecurity?
After a surge in demand this spring and summer, food banks and other food networks are preparing for a possible second wave of COVID-19 and a corresponding rise in need.
But not everyone agrees on what kind of response is best.
Dan Huang-Taylor, executive director at Food Banks BC, said he expects another surge soon, and food banks are planning how to operate in unfavourable conditions. Many locations will set up tents and outdoor heaters and introduce ticketing and appointment systems, he said.