Weaver, David 2020-09-10

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This interview features David Weaver as he discusses the South Plains Food Bank. In this interview, Weaver describes how he got involved with the Food Bank and his current role in the business. He then moves on to explain how the food bank partners with farmers to bring fresh food to Lubbock and South Plains residents. Weaver then explains how COVID-19 has impacted the food bank and precautions they have had to take. The interview closes with Weaver describing how the food bank responds to the needs of the citizens.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: David Weaver

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: September 10, 2020

Location: via phone

Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez

Length: 01:28:30


Abstract

Introduction and background information; Involvement with the Food Bank; Apple orchard and partnering with farmers; How the Food Bank operated before COVID-19; Operating during COVID-19 shut down and Quarantine; Access to food; The eligibility process for the food bank; educational programs; His thoughts on the pandemic; The structure of the Lubbock Food Bank; People of Lubbock; definition of terms; Recognizing food deserts and responding to them

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373980 >


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