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Dozens of local food banks spring up in Thailand as COVID-19 hits incomes

Communities have turned to helping neighbours left jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown

Published: May 13, 2020 16:01 Reuters and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Copy of 945589-01-08-1589370774031 — Villages and urban communities in Thailand have turned to helping neighbours left jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown by creating dozens of local food banks comprising instant noodles, canned food, rice grains and soap bars. | A man collects goods donated by the public at a 'Pantry of Sharing' in Bangkok. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945588-01-08-1589370771109 — Within days, "Pantry of Sharing" locations have sprung up in 44 provinces across Thailand and number more than 150 cabinets. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945590-01-08-1589370777629 — "We realized that many Thais are facing a crisis of no income and no money to buy food due to COVID-19," said Supakit Kulchartvijit. | A man takes food donated by the public at a 'Pantry of Sharing' in Bangkok. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945591-01-08-1589370780489 — Supakit initiated the project in Thailand starting with five pantries - four in Bangkok and one in the western province of Rayong - inspired by the Little Free Pantry in the United States. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945592-01-08-1589370783418 — "We don't want to take a lot because we should also share with others ... I only take what I need," said 62-year-old grandmother Gingpetch Lorthong, whose husband is without a job and has to feed five other members in her family. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945593-01-08-1589370786444 — Although Thailand has eased some restrictions, allowing some businesses to resume, much of the Thai workforce remains out of work and short of cash. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945596-01-08-1589370789237 — Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing its total to 3,015 cases since the outbreak began in January. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 945586-01-08-1589370792152 — A man takes food donated by the public at a 'Pantry of Sharing' in Bangkok as community pantries around the country multiply amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Image Credit: AFP

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