Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says
“After Hurricane Maria hit, many people were left without access to water, food and power. But when food came, it raised a host of health concerns. As food aid began to arrive last fall, Twitter was full of complaints from recipients and their families expressing shock that the contents of relief boxes appear to be stuffed with items like candy bars, potted meat and cheese crackers. ‘Who in their right mind would think this qualifies as a meal?’ tweeted CBS correspondent David Begnaud, quoting a Puerto Rican resident named Pedro who found candy and chips in his box.”