As Covid crashed into our collective experience in March of 2020, Liam Elkind was just 20 years old. Home from Yale University, he watched in bewilderment as New York City, for the second time in his life, became Ground Zero for our nation’s calamity. A life-long New Yorker, Liam had been taught to run toward crisis. Liam and two of his friends saw that there was a population of vulnerable people for whom it was not safe or possible to go out get the food, medicine, and supplies they needed. And they saw other people like themselves, people who weren’t content to just sit on their sofas while the medical community fought this battle on their own. So, in a matter of a few hours, they put together a website and a few flyers asking for healthy volunteer to bring food, medical supplies, and other necessities to the most vulnerable. As their call went viral over the next 72 hours, with people like Blake Lively and Bernie Sanders sharing their initiative, they faced a decision: Would they (could they?) scale this thing to really meet the need out there? Liam’s answer to that question and his approach to building Invisible Hands Deliver is inspiring, informative, and wise far beyond his years. I’ve been talking about this episode with my kids since I got off the phone with Liam and I’m so thrilled to be sharing it with you right now. Welcome to Liam and to you, my listeners. Listen Now to Liam Elkind Highlights of "Invisible Hands Deliver" With Liam Elkind People that shaped him Service as a way to deal with anxiety Who and what make Liam capable of taking on this challenge at the age of 20 9/11 at the age of 2 and how it changed him Tom Hanks - boatlift - the largest water evacuation in history “This is my quest - to be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause” “New York tough” and why Liam LOVES NYC Liam’s 2 co-founders Mutual aid vs. Traditional philanthropy The huge network that stepped up to help Where Liam’s family was in this journey with him Recipes Associated with this Episode 3 Minute Three Ingredient Banana Pancakes (Gluten Free) Connect with Liam Elkind Website: https://invisiblehandsdeliver.org/ Instagram: @invisiblehandsdeliver Facebook: @invisiblehandsdeliver Twitter: @invhandsdeliver Pin This Episode Related Episodes Starting a Truly Service-Based Business with Adina Bailey of Take Them A Meal More About The Storied Recipe Podcast The concept of The Storied Recipe is unique - every guest gives me a recipe that represents a cherished memory, custom, or person. I actually make, photograph, and share the recipe. During the interview, I discuss the memories and culture around the recipe, and also my experience (especially my mistakes and questions!) as I tried it. My listeners and I are a community that believes food is a love language unto itself. With every episode, we become better cooks and global citizens, more grateful for the gift of food, and we honor those that loved us through their cooking. Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or simply search for The Storied Recipe in your favorite player. I am also a storytelling photographer celebrating food in extraordinary light You can shop The Storied Recipe Print Shop (where every image tells a story) here. Please Rate or Review The Podcast The Storied Recipe is more than a podcast. It is a community of curious, thoughtful individuals that love food, culture, and people. I depend on the community for feedback and the growth of the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, would you please consider sending it to a friend or family member? Also, every review helps new listeners find the podcast. They mean so, so much to me personally. With all the different devices and podcast players out there, it can be a little tricky to figure out how to figure out how to leave on...
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