By Comparing 2 Photos, Renowned Chef Proves America’s Food Industry Is Flawed

Business Insider

Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting millions of lives worldwide, it has also exposed flaws in policies and how governments function. In the US alone, there have already been more than 22 million that have filed for unemployment since President Trump declared the national emergency. This proves the severe damage this crisis has done to employees and businesses alike. Although the government have set aside financial aid for those without jobs, there are still many that haven’t received their stipends yet.


While some problems that have come up are easily solved, there are still those that cannot be overlooked because of the major setbacks that exist in the governmental system. José Andrés, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit that provides meals in the wake of natural disasters has shared his opinions and insight on Twitter about the food industry in America at present.

Twitter

The chef made a comparison of two photos taken in Idaho and San Antonio to explain how flawed the current system in the U.S. is. The photo in Idaho shows hundreds of potatoes that were just discarded on the ground by farmers because no one wanted to buy them following the lockdown. On the other hand, the photo in San Antonio shows thousands upon thousands of cars lining up in front of the San Antonio food bank.

When more than 22 million lost their jobs and steady source of income, many had no other choice but to seek help from food banks, which unfortunately couldn’t handle the number of new applicants they were receiving on a daily basis.

Twitter
Twitter

How did this happen?

How can two paragraphs and situations such as these exist in the same country at the same time? This is where Andrés explains how the food industry in America is flawed.

“It’s because all along the way, we have a food supply chain that we treat as invisible when it’s working…and only notice it when it’s not,” the chef said.


He also said that the people from the World Central Kitchen are working hard to bridge the gap between farmers and the demand of food, however the chef did admit that their efforts can only go so far and that they still need help from the government.

To conclude his Twitter thread, the famous chef asked people to make their voices hear and rally their representatives to take action and responsibility:

“Call your elected officials & ask what they are doing to make food part of the solution. Ask what specific legislation they are supporting to increase #SNAP, empower food banks & non profits, involve restaurants, and ensure the govt is buying from farms. Accept nothing less.”

 

 

What are your thoughts? Please comment below and share this news!

True Activist / Report a typo

Popular on True Activist