Atlanta residents say that food insecurity has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And hotel workers in the city have especially taken a hit.
With canceled events and reduced travel, workers have either had hours reduced or lost their jobs.
LaTonya Gates heads the organization PAWKids, an education program for families on the westside of Atlanta. She’s also opened a food pantry called Claudia’s House in the Grove Park neighborhood.
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