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Former CDC Workers Combat Food Insecurity with Sandwich Initiative

2/21/2026

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Former CDC workers in Atlanta organized a volunteer event addressing food insecurity, one year after mass firings under the Trump administration.
The initiative Compassion In Action: Saving The World One Sandwich At a Time has volunteers making and distributing sandwiches and care packages.
Co-organizer Sharoda Dasgupta highlighted the need for community support amid unemployment and housing instability.
The project aims to foster solidarity among former employees while addressing community challenges.

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Story summary

Former CDC workers in Atlanta organized a volunteer event addressing food insecurity, one year after mass firings under the Trump administration.
The initiative Compassion In Action: Saving The World One Sandwich At a Time has volunteers making and distributing sandwiches and care packages.
Co-organizer Sharoda Dasgupta highlighted the need for community support amid unemployment and housing instability.
The project aims to foster solidarity among former employees while addressing community challenges.