They have what it takes to help—physical strength, a tireless work ethic, and endurance to outlast the coronavirus. ❤️
Only a couple of weeks later, those finish lines felt worlds away. Qamar and Phillips texted each other at night, overwhelmed at the desperation around them. “When you live in New York and you’re working a full-time job 50 hours a week and training for a marathon, you could be aware of the issues, but it doesn’t allow you a lot of time to really see it within your own community,” Phillips said.
Even as the virus and its impact spread, however, acts of kindness also began to compound. Phillips recalls taking groceries to families who would then hand her bagsful of baby clothes to redistribute. Residents with otherwise bare pantries shared their newly acquired vegetables with neighbors across the hall. Bonds formed and deepened between the mutual aid coordinators. While the problems ran deep, they realized, no one had to solve them alone.
Fridays involve setting up boxes—Pagan has become a whiz with a tape machine—and receiving food deliveries. On Saturdays, the runners and other volunteers load boxes with fruits, vegetables, eggs, and other whole, healthy foods.
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