Nov. 6, 2007, Burlington, Ont. - The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) plans to provide food aid to 500 families affected by heavy flooding in southeastern Mexico.
Families in the Villahermosa district of Mexico's Tabasco state will receive staple foods such as beans, rice, milk, eggs, oil, salt and sugar to be distributed through a CRWRC partner agency, the Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana de Mexico.
"CRWRC can put plans for aid together quickly because it already has connections with the Presbyterian Church in Mexico," explains Grace Wiebe, CRWRC international relief program manager. "And those in need of food shouldn't have to wait."
Though food is expected to be distributed as soon as possible, CRWRC will have a firm release date once funds have been secured. The agency is seeking $90,000 to implement the response.
CRWRC worked in Mexico from 1969-98 in community development and relief. Since then the agency has responded via partner organizations to various disasters, including Hurricanes Wilma and Stan. CRWRC continues to work through partners in Mexico whenever help is needed.
Described by President Felipe Calderon as one of the worst natural disasters in Mexico's history, the Tabasco floods has left an estimated 80 per cent of land underwater and affected one million people.
To donate to CRWRC's response in Mexico, please mark your donations "Mexico Floods 2007" and send to CRWRC, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070, STN LCD 1, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y8. Or donate by phone at 1-800-730-3490 or online at www.crwrc.org <http://www.crwrc.org/>
CRWRC is a non-profit organization that provides a ministry of development, relief, and justice education to people in need around the world. CRWRC is active in 30 countries around the globe, and has an international reputation for "helping people help themselves."
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Henry Hess
Director of Communication
Christian Reformed Church
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