Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
Today, thousands of families in San Mateo County are living a difficult situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lack of resources to buy food has led organizations like "Nuestra Casa" to take to the streets to help all those who need a hand.
"We are, as always, working hard for our community and we are representing 'Nuestra Casa' here, which is an organization based in East Palo Alto that is helping the community a lot, especially in these times of pandemic," he said.
During the program Hablando del Tema, broadcast every Saturday on Peninsula 360 Press, the promoter of the non-profit organization, Maritza Leal, said that during their walking tours of Redwood City, where they promote the services of "Nuestra Casa", they provide information for all those in need.
"Our food program is in collaboration with the Harvest Food Bank, and what we are doing in this time of pandemic is alleviating some of the needs of families, especially low-income Latinas," she said.
He noted that Nuestra Casa gives approximately 40 or 50 pounds of food per family. These packages include vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy.
"We are serving about 1,200 families, so if we go individual we have about 6,000 individuals to whom we are distributing food," he added.
He pointed out that Nuestra Casa will have a new location at 909 Redwood City Avenue, where every second and fourth Saturday of the month - starting in February - food will be distributed to families, no matter where they live.
"Every family can come and pick up their food, no matter what race you are, no matter what you do, we're not asking for anything more than your name, your phone number and how many people are in that family," he said.
"This food program is for all families, you don't necessarily have to live in Redwood City to come and pick up food from our organization, so everyone is welcome," he added.
Meanwhile, he noted that food service is provided every Wednesday at KIPP Excelencia at 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue in Redwood City.
"We are here as promoters helping to spread the word so that all families can benefit from coming to collect their food, especially in these programs and in these difficult times where, sometimes, many people have been left without work and there are more needs," Maritza said.
He recalled that the organization Nuestra Casa accepts volunteers, so he called on all people who seek to collaborate with the cause to contact (650) 501-1846, as well as all those who have questions about the food program or any other.
