"Bastianich: What was also amazing [was] the control element. There was a note in three languages: "one basket per customer" or "four lemons per customer." So then it was a respect that there's enough for everybody, that it's not abused."
"Morris: We ramped up our volunteers [and] storage. Luckily, Mayor [Daniel Lurie] was able to secure gift cards for people whose benefits were delayed because of the shutdown, but our capacity still increased. At the time, we were meeting around 3,000 people [a month]. That number increased maybe like a third. But our doors continue to be open."
"Bastianich: [Like] "microclimate," "microindustries," this is [about] microliving and connecting with each other on a basic level. We all need to be nourished to survive. And when that is done, then we can mov"
Geoffrea Morris launched a free grocery in 2020 to let low-income families plan meals with dignity and choice. Bayview Senior Services runs the effort with multilingual rules and limits to ensure equitable access. Volunteer capacity and storage increased during a government shutdown that delayed benefits, and Mayor Daniel Lurie secured gift cards to bridge gaps. The program served roughly 3,000 people monthly and grew by about a third during the crisis while keeping operations open. Discounted or government-run grocery models are being discussed elsewhere as part of affordability agendas. Neighbor-to-neighbor mutual aid and small-scale community systems provide basic nourishment and resilience.
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