San Antonio Food Bank Doubled Service In 2020
Food banks have seen demand climb dramatically this year. Eric Cooper of the San Antonio Food Bank talks about how additional federal dollars could make a difference to his clients.
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Ohio City Temporarily Gets Into The Food Delivery Business
Beachwood, Ohio, is among a few municipalities providing free food delivery to city residents. It's the city's version of economic development for its restaurants during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Stave Off Historic Wave Of Evictions
A rental assistance program in the bill is key for helping millions of struggling renters at risk of losing their homes in the middle of winter as the pandemic rages on.
It's Hoped Relief Bill Will Prevent Nightmarish Wave Of Evictions
The coronavirus relief package passed by Congress on Monday provides $25 billion in rental assistance to tenants at risk of eviction. Will it arrive in time to prevent mass evictions this winter?
How COVID-19 Became A 'Tremendous Windfall' For The Ultra Rich
"You have a group of 650 people whose wealth has gone up a trillion dollars since mid-March," says Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies. He recommends taxing a portion of those gains.
Wheels Come Off For Bus Companies, Closing Down Travel Options For Poorer Americans
Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.
Is New Relief Bill Enough To Help Americans In The Pandemic?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, about whether the latest relief package will be enough to protect Americans.
'My Bank Account Has $4': Pandemic Has Left Millions Of Livelihoods In Limbo
Lilli Rayne's dog-walking business was taking off and she was finally preparing to buy a house. Then the pandemic struck. She's among the millions of Americans struggling to stay afloat right now.
Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Is It Enough?
The measure affects millions of Americans. Among other things, it extends additional unemployment benefits of $300 a week through early Spring. Many economists believe additional aid will be needed.
How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
A new book digs into the social science of athletic greatness and reveals patterns leading to glory.