As the COVID-19 pandemic marks its five-year anniversary, Bronx residents continue to struggle with significant economic challenges, despite a decline in cases. The borough has not seen a return to pre-pandemic unemployment levels, and food assistance needs are rising. Eileen Torres of BronxWorks explains that the pandemic disrupted a period of economic improvement and that many families are still dealing with confusion and difficult decisions regarding basic necessities. The pandemic's profound impact remains a significant factor in the borough's ongoing recovery efforts.
Five years after the pandemic began, Bronx residents continue to struggle with high unemployment and increased food insecurity, despite dwindling COVID-19 cases.
Eileen Torres emphasized that the pandemic interrupted a period of economic advancement for the Bronx, causing chaos, stress, and anxiety.
Nonprofits report a rising need for food assistance in the Bronx, reflecting deeper economic troubles faced by families post-pandemic.
Residents face tough choices about fulfilling basic needs like rent, food, and clothing with their limited income.
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