The City of Montreal announced Tuesday new measures to mitigate the impact of novel coronavirus, especially on the city’s most vulnerable.
Mayor Valérie Plante said the city has identified additional facilities that could provide accommodations for the homeless if the need arises.
More pressing, however, is keeping community agencies supplied with food. “As the situation evolves, the need of food banks as well as those of vulnerable families are increasing,” Plante said.
To that effect, Plante announced the city will be lending employees to Moisson Montreal, the country’s largest food bank, as well as providing logistical support for food delivery, in terms of transportation and access to locations that can serve as drop-off points. “We