2026 ALISE Annual Conference

This study explores how residents of Shanghai navigated overlapping food and information crises during the 2022 COVID-19 lockdowns. Using constructivist grounded theory and critical visual methodology, the research draws on interviews, surveys, and diverse artifacts to explore how individuals and communities reconstructed disrupted food and information landscapes. Findings reveal interconnected food and information practices, including digital food sourcing, group buying, resource exchange, and agentic information practices, that supported resilience. The study advances understanding of information resilience and offers insights for designing more equitable community support and information systems during future crises.