When we spoke with Kristen Guerin, one of the co-founders of the non-profit organization, The Buddy System Miami, last April they had more than 400 volunteers in two counties committed to providing different assistance to people in need.
The initial focus was ensuring help to elderly and immunocompromised individuals who were among the first to self-quarantine. (âBuddy Up To Helpâ, April 13, 2020)
Requests for assistance with food has steadily escalated as the impact of COVID-19 has stretched into the winter.
Ever resourceful, Guerin explains their new âCommunity Fridgeâ project.
âWe spent the first few months of the pandemic hosting weekly food distributions as well as placing homebound clients with local volunteers who could attend food pantries on their behalf. Many Miamians are experiencing unprecedented financial hardship right now and living in areas that don t have access to fresh produce and other healthy options; understandably, many peo