When we first appealed for help for the tomato farmers, we were delightfully surprised at the response of donors. Within an hour of posting our appeal, donors immediately committed funds for the first ton! Who would have thought that at the end of the week, we would gather enough funds to purchase more than 27 tons?
Through your generosity, we were able to support not just the farmers but also the thousands of indigent families assisted by the parishes and feeding programs as well as persons deprived of liberty. We are also deeply grateful to parish volunteers who sometimes worked way into the night to ensure quick distribution to families in need. AM+DG