Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
Homeless and Hungry
Homeless and Hungry
Homeless and Hungry
Sunday 19th April 2020
Betty Lou Souter discusses the surge in food bank usage and evolving challenges during the pandemic on 'Life Unscripted'.
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Get the buttons here!Pandemic Pressures: How Food Banks Are Coping with Increased Demand
Different times, Janice, different clients, different times different needs. And so it works and it's everybody working together, because, as we've all said, Janice, we all know we're all in this together and the only way we're going to get out of it is unless we all work together.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, it wasn't just our health that took a blow. Financial stability became a distant dream for many, leading to a surge in food bank usage. In this episode of 'Life Unscripted', Janice Arnoldi sits down with Betty Lou Souter, the executive director of Community Care St. Catharines-Thorold, to unpack the ripple effects of the pandemic on food security.
Souter shares how the organization has been grappling with a flood of new clients and shifting needs among existing ones. Job losses and financial instability have pushed many to seek help for the first time, while others face different challenges than before. One major hurdle has been managing perishable food donations amid this increased demand. Souter also discusses the critical role of government funding and why maintaining health measures remains crucial.
The pandemic hasn't just strained resources but has also impacted volunteer work, with many organizations unable to accept volunteers due to safety concerns. Souter emphasizes that collective effort is key to weathering this storm. This episode offers a raw look at the struggles and resilience of community care during these trying times.