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I've been told, at least in the US, that we have more than enough food at food banks. It's much more of a distribution problem. Things like these help a bit. I

I've been told, at least in the US, that we have more than enough food at food banks. It's much more of a distribution problem. Things like these help a bit. It's also interesting to see that places are investigating direct shipments to homes as well. I don't have any sources but discussions with local food banks. I was told over a year ago that west coast states have started testing it. I think both these ideas can help different groups of hungry people. Those with an address & those without.

peterwwillis 7y ago
The simplest, most direct assistance would be if somebody got a bike with a carrier trailer, and just rode through nearby food deserts delivering care packages to people with food insecurity. People often can't leave their homes (can't get a sitter, don't have a bike or car, are disabled/elderly, etc) and this moves the assistance out of wealthy neighborhoods and into the ones that have difficulty getting food. They could drop leaflets in mailboxes that people could check off if they need food, and then you could go back and collect the leaflets, and know who to deliver to. Or make the leaflets prepaid postage to just return via the mail.
- mattferderer 7y ago
  People do that but with a truck in many areas of the country. I'm not sure how the food delivery works in all parts of the country, but I believe you would sign up yourself or a family member to receive a collection. Note, many people won't signup themselves.