Bags of Blessings - Peru
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Hi, my name is Shelley. I am seeking to raise funds to buy groceries for struggling families in the communities near my home-away-from-home in Pucallpa, Peru. My husband Levi is a Peruvian native (we're still working on getting his visa.) I try to get down to spend time with him every year. Even when I'm not there, I try to raise funds and send him the money. ALL FUNDS GO TO BUYING GROCERIES AND PREPARING BAGS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. Many people have been adversely affected by the pandemic and inflation. We started this in 2020 and have done it the succeding years, and want it to continue. I see firsthand the difficulties families face. We buy rice, sugar, potatoes, onions, cooking oil, and eggs for starters. We also often include matches, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and bar soap. Sometimes we can even include garlic!
I have experienced times of need myself, so I know what a blessing such things can be. We get help from Levi's family to prepare the bags and distribute them. I'm not an organization, but this is the charitable work of my husband and myself.
Organizer
SHELLEY UTIA
Organizer
Rochester, NY