WASHINGTON – A line begins forming as a van pulls into the parking lot of a senior living center in Southeast Washington.
By the time the half-dozen masked volunteers set up the folding table and start pulling out plastic bags filled with fruits, vegetables and canned goods, about 15 people stretch down the block.
Organizer Charlie Gussom Jr. advises those waiting to maintain social distancing by standing on every other sidewalk square.
And those in line quickly take up the same mantra to organize newcomers: “One square apart, everybody. One square apart!” The group moves quickly and efficiently as each person is handed a bag.