More than $100K raised for girls who needed Taco Bell WiFi to do schoolwork

More than $100K has been raised for a migrant family in California after a photo was shared on social media of 2 girls using WiFi at a Taco Bell to complete schoolwork, highlighting the “digital divide” for low-income students. - NBCLatino

Salinas City Elementary School District said it has since provided wireless hotspots to the family and has placed additional orders to address Internet accessibility.

But locals concerned for the girls wanted to help address their needs. For many, the photo was a reminder at how pervasive the pandemic has affectedA GoFundMe campaign was started by Jackie Lopez on Sunday after she was able to find the mother, Juana, a migrant worker.

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