Participant 057 and 058 Community Conversations Group Interview
Date
2020-10-01
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
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In this group interview, Participants 57 and 58 share how students and families have been impacted during COVID-19, and describe activities at their food distribution pantry, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinners for families. They shared how the pandemic had impacted the families' income, food and transportation, particularly for families relying on public transportation. They describe how families faced difficulty accessing childcare and reliable internet access for virtual classes, as well as concerns about the mental health of students. The participants share about support from volunteers and the resilience of their students and families.
Keywords
Mercer Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, Acts of Kindness, Resources Needed, Food Insecurity, Mode of Transportation, Social and Economic Factors, Food Accessibility, Childcare Arrangements, Loss of Job or Business, Education, Social Pods, Parents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as Teachers, Employment, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Unpredictability, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Challenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for Children, Positive Outlook, Resilience, Factors Impacting the Digital Divide