Responding to the needs of its community, the charity has completely changed how it has operated in just a matter of weeks, now focusing exclusively on COVID-19 emergency response, from rent assistance to wellness checks to food distribution.
Anonymous African American donors raise millions to tackle food insecurity during pandemic.“So much happens to us that nothing really surprises you anymore,” Gordon told ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts.
Auburn Gresham is considered ground zero by many for COVID-19 in Chicago and the state of Illinois. This community saw the first COVID-19 death in the state, more than two months ago. But this is certainly not the first time it has dealt with adversity. Residents here say businesses were closing, including the supermarkets many relied on to get fresh food.A permanently closed Savealot in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Shardaya Fuquay talks with ABC's Deborah Roberts about how her family is faring in these challenging times.The latest USDA numbers from before the pandemic found roughly 11% of Americans are food-insecure. “What we really understand is that as a community we have to take care of ourselves, we can’t rely on anyone else to take care of ourselves,” BET President Scott Mills told ABC News.
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