What’s been done about hunger and poverty?
Mayor Buddy Dyer: We have a process that we go through where we contribute to a number of not-for-profits, Second Harvest Food Bank being one of them. And then we have a commitment to various homeless services, whether it’s the Coalition of the Homeless, Rescue Mission, Christian Service Center or Orlando Salvation Army, we provide funding for each of those entities. They all have feeding programs of one sort or another, either in the Parramore neighborhood or Downtown neighborhood. But, it’s an issue that’s more important than ever, given how many people are currently unemployed and didn’t anticipate being in the position that they are, needing help feeding their family. WONO: I know that a few years ago, large group feeding in Downtown parks was banned and I think it was in fact challenged in court. What’s the status of this? Mayor Buddy Dyer: The matter is on appeal and it’s at the Eleventh Circuit; a decision has not been rendered yet. But, understand that we support feeding progra
