First responders and health care workers have worked tirelessly since the pandemic began, facing intense stress and safety risks as a result. Now, Boston University students are involved in the continued efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

Even before the pandemic exacerbated the issue, food insecurity has loomed over the United States — an estimated 11.1 percent of American households were food insecure in 2018, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Now, entrepreneurs and student volunteers are finding creative ways to tackle the issue.