The beginning of May brings with it the start of the farming season in many parts of Northern California. But many of the families that perform this work have been hit especially hard, by the COVID pandemic, to inflation, to outbreaks of violent crime.
The beginning of May brings with it the start of the farming season in many parts of Northern California. But many of the families that perform this work have been hit especially hard, by theTo help these families meet their needs, Tuesday, a week-long toy drive started in. The drive was supposed kick-off a sizable toy donation drive for the children of area farmworkers. But instead, it’s a slow start, that could adversely impact its finish by week’s end.
She said drives such as this started during the COVID pandemic. But over the years, large turnouts have shrunk, while the need has increased. "We’re asking people to donate to people who put food on our table," said Araceli Gonzales, division director for Catholic Charities ofWhatever toys that are donated will be delivered to Catholic Charities for distribution Friday. Gonzales said food baskets are also part of the mix, as many families need the basics too.
Officials from both the Farmworker Caravan, and Catholic Charities, are asking anyone who can help, to do so, by donating basic essentials, and toys, to farmworker families.
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