COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies Existing Challenges For Georgia Farmers, Food Insecure Families
Jenna Shea
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations estimated 135 million people worldwide were facing “extreme hunger.” Now, in light of the pandemic, the World Food Program believes that number could rise to around 265 million people by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, here locally, many Georgia households are already feeling the effects of this crisis, particularly those who were already food insecure. Additionally, the COVID-19 crisis also presents a challenge for many farmers and growers, who are facing difficulties selling their produce.
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott hosted a roundtable conversation with local nonprofit leaders on the challenges and solutions to addressing food security in Georgia during COVID-19. Guests included:
- Jasmine Crowe, founder and CEO of Goodr Inc.
- Sagdrina Jalal, senior director of programs and partnerships at the Center for Civic Innovation and former founding executive director and current board member at the Georgia Farmers Market Association
- Lauren Cox, Georgia Organics’ organic procurement coordinator
- Will Sellers, executive director of Wholesome Wave Georgia
To hear the full conversation, click on the audio player above.
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