LISTEN: How is the pandemic changing what, how, and where Alaskans eat?

Shelves of food at the Sitka Salvation Army. (Photo by Emily Kwong/KCAW)

Among the many things that changed because of the pandemic: how we think about food. More people are cooking at home, restaurants have closed or are struggling to adapt to a take-out model, and there have been shortages of everything from bread yeast to canning jars. Alaskans have had a unique and self-reliant food culture for generations. We discuss how the coronavirus is affecting it, on Talk of Alaska.

HOST: Lori Townsend

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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