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Thousands of Lakewood residents relied on this food pantry. Now it’s gone.
Joy’s Kitchen was forced to leave the church it operated out of for more than a decade. It relocated to downtown Denver, far from the community it served.
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Taco Mafia
A new generation of taqueros is showing how to achieve success in a post-pandemic world, while expanding the impact that a business can have in its own community. The self-proclaimed ‘Taco Mafia’ is forging a new path through friendship, sustainability, tradition, authenticity and a commitment to give back, while addressing issues such as sustainability, immigration, gentrification, and beyond.
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Season 1 Episode 8 | 26m 35s | CC
The Taco Mafia looks back on the power outage caused by Winter Storm Uri, the actions they took to support their city, and other times they have rallied for their community; They discuss the recognition and support they have received from the hospitality industry and the Austin community; U.S. Representative Greg Casar visits the Discada trailer; Beto has big news for his General Manager.
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