Troubling measurement of pandemic economy: Food pantry lines
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA Volunteers at the New City Church food pantry in Peachtree City distribute dry goods, fresh vegetables and frozen meats to waiting cars outside the food pantry on December 16, 2020. (Jenni Girtman/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS) Troubling measurement of pandemic economy: Food pantry lines He had a heartbreaking amount of company. His hours as a customer service agent at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have been cut 25% as the pandemic deflated travel demand. When you make $11.60 an hour after years on the job, every paid hour is precious. His $900 in s...