The COVID-19 pandemic is testing us as an organization and as an entire community on many fronts. From my perspective, we are all rising to the challenge in unprecedented ways. As a food bank and pantry network, Second Harvest and our partners continue to make the bold adjustments and preparations needed to best support those who will depend on us in the weeks and months ahead.
Tag: COVID-19
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Hodgins: Orange County Arts in Limbo as Groups Big and Small Ponder the Future
Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Castellanos: El Sheriff Puede Salvar Vidas y Detener COVID19, Pero Se Necesitará Valentía Para Cambiar
El Sheriff tiene antecedentes de negligencia. Numerosas muertes innecesarias en custodia, un escandalosos desprecio por el público y un estrangulamiento temerario sobre la política del condado ponen de alto una cultura de violencia y cuidados inhumanos. No se puede confiar en la OCSD con la vida y la salud de nuestra comunidad.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Castellanos: The Sheriff Can Save Lives and Stop COVID19, But It Will Take Bravery To Change
The OC Sheriff has a history of negligence. Numerous unnecessary in-custody deaths, a scandalous disregard for the public, and a fear-mongering stranglehold over county politics expose a culture of violence and inhumane care. OCSD cannot be trusted with the lives and health of our community.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Panoringan: Quarantine Grocery Guide, Farmer’s Markets and Grocery Updates
Farmer’s markets and grocery stores are adapting so that you can continue to get the food and goods you need.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Meisenhelder: Learning from the Coronavirus
One important lesson from our experience with the pandemic COVID-19 is that we need a healthy public sector to be healthy ourselves.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Keefe: Flourless in the time of Quarantine
I looked at photos of my past homemade bread and tried to console myself that eventually stores would restock flour. It’s only a loaf, I thought. I’m happy others are learning to nourish themselves, and why shouldn’t everyone else be able to bake?
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Barfield: Local Public Servants Meeting the COVID-19 Crisis Head-on
In this current crisis, leadership is coming from local government. In Orange County our local public servants are facing this crisis with courage and professionalism that fills our community with pride. Local government workers serve so we can be safe. They deserve safety and support.
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Trejo & Shah: ICE Continues to Terrorize Our Undocumented Community Members During COVID-19
Local community members and organizations address COVID-19 concerns regarding the undocumented community in Orange County, California, by taking action and offering a list of resources.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Gonzalez and Anda: Community Members Continue to Support Celia’s Fight to Remain Free!
In Orange County, an expectant mother must attend a check-in with ICE on Tuesday March 31st where she risks deportation and being separated from her four children during the COVID19 pandemic.
