Photographs from today’s food drops around Minto in Sydney’s south west, run by local volunteers for the elderly, the poor, the sick and those particularly at risk from COVID-19.
Despite the billions of dollars being spent by governments to prop up the economy during this health crisis, many people at the bottom end of the socio-economic ladder are struggling to afford food. Widespread job losses, self-isolation and strict social distancing laws have compounded the hardship.
In response and with no financial support, a group of diverse locals working through a handful of small charitable organisations have banded together to set up a daily food store for the needy, to cook meals and to distribute them to homes around Minto.
The food store and deliveries are organised through a grassroots campaign involving South West Multicultural Centre, Young Spirit Mentoring Program, Community Connect MacArthur, Campbelltown Council and Shining Stars.
Special thanks to Uncle David Bell for organising photographic access.
Part of an ongoing photographic series, 'COVID-19 Diaries'.
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