Meghan Markleis celebrating those who gave back and continue to support others amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance on Sunday’sCNN Heroesspecialand delivered remarks in a pre-taped segment, which marked her first public appearance since she revealed that shesuffered a miscarriagein a moving account written in theNew York Timesin November.
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“We saw communities standing up and taking action. When kids' lunch programs came to a halt, we saw our neighbors make sure that those children received the nutrition they need. And when those who are immunocompromised or most vulnerable couldn’t leave their homes, we, as a community, showed up to deliver the food they needed to their doorsteps,” Meghan said. “We know the value of food; as nourishment, as a life source, and in the moments of crisis, the warmth of a meal can feel as comforting as a much-needed hug – especially in the absence of human contact due to the social distancing we’re all experiencing.”
“These moments reminded so many that they’re cared for. Tonight, we are celebrating these quiet heroes, some of whom I know and others that we applaud from afar. These individuals stood up and made sure the most basic needs of our communities were met. They made sure those around them did not have to suffer in isolation. They nourished their neighbors in more ways than one,” the mother of one said.
“And they showed us, all of us, that even in the darkest times, when we come together, we have the power to remind someone else that there is hope, and that we will be okay,” Meghan concluded.
Since returning to her home state of California with her husbandPrince Harryand their 19-month-old son Archie in March, she has been volunteering around the Los Angeles area.
In April, Meghan and Harry helped distribute meals forProject Angel Food, a non-profit charity that cooks, prepares and delivers meals to people living with critical illnesses who are at greater risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And in June, they visitedHomeboy Industries, a community social justice organization working to improve the lives of formerly incarcerated and previously gang-involved people in L.A., and joined the group’s participants (called “Homies”) working in the café and bakery to prepare food for the #FeedHOPE program, which employs Homeboy participants to provide meals to food-insecure seniors and youth across L.A. amid the ongoing health crisis.
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