Women who inspire: Frontline heroes and helpers during COVID-19.
, a non-profit food pantry, or food shelf, that ensures immigrant communities in Minneapolis and its northern suburbs can access culturally-specific food, such as jasmine rice, vermicelli noodles and fish sauce.
When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in the U.S., Prakash had to quickly switch gears to be able to serve the area's most vulnerable immigrant populations. The new mission of the center, which was formerly called the Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders but changed its name to reflect its broader client base, is now making sure it can provide those same provisions as well as keep up with growing demands related to the pandemic.
Hopps has to be especially cautious, because she has asthma and lives with three generations of relatives. Due to her low income, she cannot afford to socially distance in the apartment she shares with her daughter, granddaughter and son . Although Hopps has to implement additional steps to protecting those around her by wearing extra protective clothing and equipment, she understands the gravity of these extremely difficult times and remains dedicated to her work.
I'm nervous, but I know this is my fight, so I'm going to continue until I can't anymore. – Sabrina Hopps
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