A spike in families struggling to get enough food

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in families considered food
insecure — and that’s true across demographic groups. But for Black and
Hispanic families, the numbers are unprecedented. POLITICO’s Helena
Bottemiller Evich breaks down how the pandemic has intensified
pre-existing disparities. Plus, Trump says he’ll pressure schools to
reopen. And the US is formally withdrawing from the WHO.
Helena Bottemiller Evich is a senior food and agriculture reporter for
POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Stark racial disparities emerge as families struggle to get
enough food

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in families considered food insecure — and that’s true across demographic groups. But for Black and Hispanic families, the numbers are unprecedented. POLITICO’s Helena Bottemiller Evich breaks down how the pandemic has intensified pre-existing disparities. Plus, Trump says he’ll pressure schools to reopen. And the US is formally withdrawing from the WHO.

Helena Bottemiller Evich is a senior food and agriculture reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Stark racial disparities emerge as families struggle to get enough food