In this interview, Rahel reflects on how neighborhood residents, particularly in NYCHA housing, who were already struggling with inequality and a broken food system have been further impoverished by the pandemic. She describes how mutual aid efforts, while impacted by the anxiety and politics during COVID times, also demonstrates the strength of community networks and groups in filling the void caused by disorganized government support at federal and city levels.

Interview W Rahel

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