A Saint John organization that focuses on helping at-risk children and their families is staying relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bee Me Kidz normally offers programs that help children understand emotions and problem-solving, but was one of the first programs to be cancelled in the city because of the pandemic.
Now, Missy Bewick, the head of the organization, is stepping up with fresh food deliveries to those in need. Food security is an aspect of the youth program that organizers felt was important to continue during this period of uncertainty. “We wanted to make sure it was full of fresh, healthy produce and we buy in bulk so we get economies of scale, we are able to support local farmers so our costs are really good,” Bewick said.