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  On 1/16/21 over 1,400 workers at the Hunts Point Produce Market went on strike for a $1/hour raise, “arguing that they had worked nonstop to keep the city’s food supply going throughout the pandemic.” The Hunts Point Produce Market…

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“We have fresh yeast” and “you must cover your face inside the store,” two notices highlighted by warning tape among the many handwritten signs outside Han’s Family Market, Upper West Side, Manhattan. Dave Cook. Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York…

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“Please maintain social distancing,” a hand-drawn signboard with illustrations of 2 shopping carts, 3 whole pizzas, and 6 wine bottles, outside Trader Joe’s Wine Shop, Union Square, Manhattan. Dave cook. Union Square, Manhattan, New York City. 05/27/2020

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The uncertainties of the 2020 Biden/Trump presidential election hinted at the possibility of voter unrest and possible damage to local restaurants and stores. Shops boarded up store fronts, signalling to customers that they were still open. Amy Bentley. Union Square,…

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Aside from reading and writing papers, I kept myself distracted and occupied by making things. I created a ginger bug and fermented Tepache that I made cocktails with when my partner came home from work, he was considered an essential…

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https://www.foodinapandemic.com/ Food is an essential part of our lives and pandemics can change our relationship, interaction, and overall perspective on food. I wanted to document this and perhaps even have it as a resource for people to look back to…