Healing through food

Because of the pandemic this year, many families are missing special meals shared with families. Yet, the smell and taste of a particular food can still offer comfort — even from afar. Reporter Valeria Fernández brings us the story of a collective based in Phoenix that is focused on the healing power of food — especially for Indigenous and immigrant families hit hard by the pandemic.

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