Watch Inside Story: Supporting local restaurant workers, addressing food insecurity during the pandemic

ByNiki Hawkins WPVI logo
Monday, March 8, 2021
Watch Inside Story: Supporting local restaurant workers, addressing food insecurity during the pandemic
Restaurateur Nicole Marquis and Philabundance CEO Loree Jones discuss the impact the pandemic has had on restaurant workers and increasing food insecurity issues

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Host Matt O'Donnell interviewed Latina Chef and Restauranteur Nicole Marquis, owner and founder of HipCityVeg, Bar Bombon and Charlie was a Sinner.

The two discuss her important work as founder of the 'Save Philly Restaurants' initiative that is helping so many people during these tough times for the industry.

He also speaks with Loree Jones, CEO of Philabundance, to talk about the growing food insecurity in our local region and how the non-profit is stepping up to meet the increased need for food.

They also discuss our 6abc 'Feed the Food Workers' initiative with Philabundance and The Garces Foundation donating food every Tuesday to out-of-work or under-employed restaurant workers.

Watch Inside Story anytime at 6abc.com or on our family of streaming apps (Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku).