Food insecurity is a prevalent issue in San Diego County. It’s a trend that existed long before the pandemic; however, since the outbreak, the impacts of food insecurity have, undoubtedly, been exacerbated.
On Mar. 17, Coastal Roots Farm hosted a Zoom conference addressing food insecurity with State Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Coastal Roots CEO Javier Guerrero and Tribal Chairwoman of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Bernice Paipa.
“Covid-19 has shed a light on the inequities that have always existed in any system,” Tasha explained.
The increased need for fresh produce is something that Coastal Roots Farm has witnessed firsthand through their pay-what-you-can farm stand.