“In the mountains, the torrential rain has caused severe landslides. In the lowlands, flooding has destroyed farms and agricultural land. Sensitive crops like bananas, beans, and vegetables are ruined,” says Tony Boursiquot, Field Manager for Star of Hope Haiti.
To make matters worse, the storm has paralyzed the internal transport of food supplies. This is a Call to Action.
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All of these compound the severe hunger crisis that was already plaguing the population.
Tony is now appealing for emergency aid for affected families.
He aims to distribute food packages for approximately $52.64 USD each to families with children who have been impacted.
Contents in Each Package (Approximate U.S. Units):
27.5 pounds of rice
5 pounds of sugar
2.1 U.S. quarts of cooking oil
14 ounces of spaghetti
30 ounces of canned fish
Every dollar counts right now.
