2021 Juarez Mission Annual Food & Fund Drive
Trinity
While Covid-19 is less of a worry this fall, unfortunately problems are still with us here in Colorado and also at the Mission in Juarez. But the mission dining room is open, daycare and preschool are again serving the families, and the medical, dental and eyeglass clinics are slowly beginning their services.
The border has become more difficult to navigate, so the economic impact due to loss of employment across the border is still severe. While conditions are improving in Juarez, food is the primary need, as hunger continues. Pilar is still handing out food boxes to help those who are struggling.
Due to the difficulty transporting the food across the border and the decreased availability of a large truck to transport the food, our food drive is making some adjustments;
We will still transport food to El Paso, but we will use a personal vehicle and a trailer
If you are in a position to obtain a Costco or a Sam’s Club gift card, this can be used by the mission to purchase food
The food and fund drive began November 1st and run through November 28th
Food suggestions include peanut butter, oatmeal, rice and beans
Food may be placed in a designated tub in the Narthex, dropped off at Steve Teksten’s home at 1603 37th Ave. or call him, and he will pick it up at your convenience
While the food we gather is very important, the funds are equally so. Some food must be purchased locally. Checks should be made out to Hands for Christ and sent directly to Steve. All money collected will be delivered with the food. Hands for Christ is a 501 C3, and you will receive a receipt for your taxes.
We will be taking the supplies to El Paso on the weekend of December 3rd. Trinity has been a wonderful friend of the Mission for many years, and we hope you will hear God’s call to help your less fortunate brothers and sisters in Juarez again this year. Your support over the years has been remarkable, and you have our heartfelt gratitude and also the gratitude of the people you serve at the mission and the dump community. We continue to thank you.
Steve Teksten 396-5304