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Food Safety Nets Are Straining Under Economic Meltdown

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People wait outside of the 164 Wilson Food Pantry for their numbers to be called. The pantry is part of the Wilson Memorial Church of God in Christ. -Photo by Melanie C Stengel

By Peggy McCarthy

Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic.

Severe food needs in Stamford, which has the most COVID-19 cases in Connecticut, reflect the state and national food emergency wrought by record unemployment. Consistent with the national experience, Latino and black residents, who comprise about 40% of the city’s population, are disproportionately contracting COVID-19 and losing low-wage work. Latinos comprise 26% (33,000) of Stamford’s population, blacks 14% (17,000).

Community Day 2025
Saturday, October 18th • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
We won't have any activities at the Shippan Center.
Only the 1st floor will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Yerwood Center!
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Día de la Comunidad 2025
Sábado, 18 de octubre • 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
B1C en Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
No habrá actividades en el Centro Shippan.
Solo el primer piso estará abierto de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

¡Esperamos verlos a todos en el Yerwood Center!
Atentamente, el equipo de B1C
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Samdi 18 Oktòb • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
Nou p ap gen okenn aktivite nan Sant Shippan an.
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Nou anvi wè tout moun nan Sant Yerwood la!
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Community Day 2025
Saturday, October 18th • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
We won't have any activities at the Shippan Center.
Only the 1st floor will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Yerwood Center!
Best, B1C Team
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Jounen Kominotè 2025
Samdi 18 Oktòb • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
Nou p ap gen okenn aktivite nan Sant Shippan an.
Se sèlman premye etaj la ki pral ouvè soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Nou anvi wè tout moun nan Sant Yerwood la!
Tout pi bon, Ekip B1C
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Día de la Comunidad 2025
Sábado, 18 de octubre • 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
B1C en Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
No habrá actividades en el Centro Shippan.
Solo el primer piso estará abierto de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

¡Esperamos verlos a todos en el Yerwood Center!
Atentamente, el equipo de B1C

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