She argues that in disaster relief, it is essential to listen to organizations on the ground to avoid sending unhelpful donations that block recovery efforts.

“So, they're not just not helpful. They are actively unhelpful. They are blocking our roads. We are trying to find missing people. We are trying to get emergency services out, and people are in their very, very well-intentioned ways really hurting the system.”

People should donate to causes that help those struggling with basic needs like food.

“I got a soft spot for uh public school teachers. My mother is a public school teacher and I know how hard it is for y'all out there, man.”

Individuals should contribute to local food banks or community organizations on Giving Tuesday to assist those in need.

“Go to your local food bank. Go to your local pantry. Go to your local community organization that does that type of work in the community. Especially in regards to u making sure people eat, man, give them a dollar. Like, you know, everything counts.”

Hunger is a year-round issue that requires ongoing public support beyond just the holiday season.

“Hunger doesn't take a holiday, right? We tend to have these conversations around the holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving. You know, people are hungry all year long”

Food insecurity is a systemic issue affecting working families that requires a unified community response.

“these are folks that, you know, are trying to get their kids to school, trying to make sure mom and dad in retirement aren't struggling to to afford the medications that they need, and we just need, you know, kind of citywide effort to make sure we can feed our neighbors.”