Delivery workers scrounge for protective equipment
For a couple of weeks after COVID-19 began tearing through New York City, it was
Food
Local grocers jacking up prices during Covid-19 pandemic, claims community group
Supermarkets in the South Bronx have been serving a side of sticker shock along with the usual food staples, claims a community organizing group that accuses several stores of “price-gouging” on groceries during coronavirus.
City says it will provide free meals for all New Yorkers
New York City will now make free meals available for all New Yorkers, not just
Covid-19 disrupts food chain
Covid-19 has created an environment similar to a war zone at one Mott Haven CTown
Covid-19 spawns food relief efforts
Workers clad in gloves and masks are handing out thousands of free meals daily across
Hunts Point Market suppliers reeling from restaurant falloff
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Hunts Point food wholesaler expands deliveries
For the first time in the company’s 28-year existence, anyone within a 50-mile radius of its Hunts Point headquarters can go to their website and place an order.
Elected officials consider ways to lighten Covid-19’s heavy load
Food distribution market workers are equivalent of ‘first responders,’ says councilman Elected officials are weighing
Coronavirus takes toll on local restaurants
Delivery apps are urging customers to select “contact-free delivery” when making purchases to avoid the spread of the virus. After selecting the no contact option, deliveries will be left at the door instead of exchanging hands.