HELP familias polleras facing chemical leak

You can provide immediate support to the victims and their families. 

On Thursday at 10:12 am in Gainesville, Georgia, a liquid nitrogen leak at Foundation Food Group killed 6 people and wounded at least 9 others. This fundraiser aims to support the medical, legal, and family expenses of impacted families.

The poultry plant where this incident occurred is part of Georgia's prolific meatpacking industry - the largest source of employment in Gainesville and the surrounding region. These factories rely disproportionately on the labor of immigrants and people of color. Unfortunately, despite recognizing the necessity of this labor, few protections or systems of support exist for these vulnerable community members. 

You can make a difference. Donate today. 

Despite extensive coverage of the poor working conditions in many facilities, corporations have largely chosen apathy and neglect over protecting these essential workers who work in hazardous conditions to make sure we can all have food on the table. 

130 workers were transported to a nearby church and presumably checked for respiratory distress, many workers felt it necessary to leave the premises out of fear that their legal status might be called into question or even used against them. Up to 100 of these workers have not undergone a pulmonary examination to verify their level of chemical exposure. Your donation will help provide pulmonary examinations to these workers. 

Thank you for supporting essential workers and their families. Donate what you can. Whether it's $10, $25, or $100, every amount helps. 


With gratitude,


Fundraiser Transparency Info:

The funds raised will benefit Familias Unidas. This organization exclusively serves the poultry plant community in Gainesville. Over 30 organizers are helping out with our efforts to connect with all impacted families. Thank you for your support.   

If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by this tragedy, please email Maria Palacios.