For the first time ever, PUSH: People United to Stop Homelessness, signed up to participate in the Farm Worker Fair at Smith Farms in Elkton Florida. This is a great opportunity to bring resources to our farm workers who work so hard in our community to bring in the harvests and who may not always have the amenities most of us take for granted. When Malea Guirba, of Pie in the Sky in Hastings, noted in her column that her supplies lacked mens’ underwear, PUSH members collected packages of new mens underwear in various sizes and combined them in packs with razors and socks. We set up table with many other groups who also brought toiletries, clothing and food.
Under a sunny blue sky, about 100 farm workers and some families were able to enjoy seated massage, pick up needed supplies and food, get legal advice and help on applying for services and browse through new and gently used clothing to take with them. PUSH was proud to be part of this effort for the first time and looks forward to continued involvement with the farm worker community.
(Pictures Soon)
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