COVID-19’s impact worldwide has left many looking for support in various ways. The Island Network has made a positive impact in helping distribute food packages to those in need since the virus outbreak started in 2020. Led by a combination of residents and businesses in the area, more than 2000 bags of food have already…
Action against hunger during the Covid-19 crisis was tackled by rarely recognized “warriors” like the volunteers and the distributors, who played a major part. The Covid-19 Pandemic brought many challenges and among the major ones being food insecurity. This was propelled by the fact that most children were not attending childcare and school in-person plus…
Despite the uncertainty and stress of the COVID-19 crisis, many volunteers financially supported by One Housing Group and persistently led by Island Network and Rakesh Patel steeped up to create positive change in the community through ensuring the most vulnerable community members have food during the pandemic and lockdowns. The collective dedication has once again…