The Human Face of COVID-19

A Family’s Dream Disrupted by the Pandemic

Imagine you own a small diner—just twenty seats, the kind of place your grandfather built by hand. You know every customer by name, and every dollar matters. Your wife Anne runs a used bookstore down the street. It’s not glamorous, but it’s enough to support your two daughters and maybe, one day, send them to college.

But then, the pandemic hits.

Almost overnight, both businesses close. Customers stop coming. Bills don’t. The Coronavirus has upended your family’s future.

Jack and Anne’s story is not unique. They are among thousands of Americans working in the service industry whose lives were turned upside down by COVID-19. They live paycheck to paycheck, with little or no savings. When the economy shut down, their income vanished. This is where food assistance for families becomes a lifeline.

How Support for Service Industry Workers Makes a Difference

Like Jack and Anne, many service industry workers have no safety net. They’ve spent their lives building small businesses, only to lose everything in a few short weeks. They’re proud and hardworking but now face the unimaginable: struggling to feed their children.

That’s where Moms Against Poverty steps in. We provide COVID-19 family relief through food distributions and essential supplies. The organization’s efforts ensure families like Jack and Anne don’t have to choose between rent and groceries.

The Impact of Food Assistance for Families

When Jack and Anne had to close their businesses and file for unemployment, they didn’t know how they would get by. Then one day, food arrived at their doorstep—enough to last a month. It was a gift of dignity, hope, and relief.

How food assistance helps families during a pandemic goes beyond calories. It offers comfort and normalcy, letting parents focus on emotional and practical needs without the crushing burden of hunger.

MAP has supported thousands of families like Jack’s with nutritious food packages, hygiene kits, and child care items. Your contribution makes this possible.

The Need for Emergency Relief for Restaurant Workers

Jack’s diner was more than a business—it was a legacy. But like so many others in hospitality, his story was nearly erased by COVID-19. The ripple effects of the pandemic have hit restaurant workers especially hard. Most do not qualify for sufficient government aid, and many face long-term unemployment.

Emergency relief for restaurant workers is urgent. Without support, families will continue to fall through the cracks. Moms Against Poverty provides a bridge to survival—but only with help from people like you.

You Can Help

Life is still uncertain for Jack and Anne, but they now know they are not alone. Your donation can provide a struggling family one month’s worth of food.