Executive Director of the LA Food Policy Council Christine Tran likens hunger during the pandemic to the breadlines of the Great Depression. Prior to the pandemic, it was estimated that 2 million people in LA County were considered food insecure, with 1 million children in the county qualifying for reduced meals at school. She describes how policies have changed now that school is taking place at home.
Changing policies for community-based feeding programs across LA County
As a teacher, Christine Tran recognized that students were always hungry, and she credits her time in the classroom with helping her understand the complex food program policy. Photo credit: USDA/Public Domain
