EMERGENCY SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR LOCAL FARMWORKERS
By Miriam Raftery
February 22, 2019 (Fallbrook) – Farmworker families in De Luz/Fallbrook are in “desperate need of emergency supplies” according to a press release sent by California State University San Marcos and human rights groups.
“As a result of the heavy rain we have had, many farmworkers have not been able to work. Others are unable to leave migrant camps due to flooding and closed roads. They need items to keep dry and warm such as tarps, blankets, jackets, clothes, socks. They also need food supplies such as canned and dry food,” the news release states.
You can help by dropping off supplies at the following three locations between Monday, February 25 to Friday, March 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment:
California State University San Marcos
National Latino Research Center
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building (SBSB)
Universidad Popular
1234 N. Santa Fe Ave. Suite 100
Fallbrook Human Rights Committee
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Call or text 760.468.4519 before delivering
For more information, call 760-484-1398 or 760-468-4519.