When COVID-19 restrictions were announced in New Brunswick, communities were ready to respond quickly to the needs of vulnerable residents across the province. This was largely due to the established Community Inclusion Networks collaborating with four sectors (non-profit, business, government, and citizens) locally, and their close partnership with the provincial government.
This case study explores how New Brunswick’s poverty reduction collectives quickly mobilized their community response to food security and transportation access for vulnerable residents across the province.