Food and basic needs for the poor.

by Voice Of the Bride Ministries
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Food and basic needs for the poor.
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Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.
Food and basic needs for the poor.

Project Report | Aug 29, 2021
Immigrant Crisis at the Border

By J Wayne Kiger-Rice | Director/Founder/Project Leader

As you may have been hearing these past few months, there are in fact many immigrants who have migrated from various southern regions to the Tijuana San Diego International border. It is different this time than in times past when caravans came up with those who seemed reluctant to wanting or needing help with resources. This time it is men, women and children making the very difficult, even treacherous, travel North as they understood the invitation from the USA to come. 

For many cool, and sometimes seasonally wet nights, folks were camping out with their most treasured possessions (that survived the trip) sleeping on the sidewalk of the Mexico side to the US port entry. Eventually some thoughtful and kind organizations (both US and MX, faith and non faith based) began to distribute blankets, tarps and even tents - which led to what now has become, and often referred to in such temporary settings, a tent city block. This tent city is set up under a bridge that is consistently lined with border traffic for US return vehicles and pedestrians. At any given time you can see many of the resourceful pioneer families sitting around in makeshift type settings taking care of their families needs. Children are playing like children do as if they were playing in their own front yards. It is a sight to see and certainly makes one thankful for the incredible provision we have in America and other developed nations.  

Our ‘boots on the Tijuana ground’ field director Wayne and some young volunteers, packed 100+ bags of basic food staples. Wayne took these to the immigrant camp, where virtual pandemonium broke out, with people scrambling to get the bags. Everything was gone in 15 minutes. While human nature is quite disappointing at times - actions like every man for themselves verses help the one to your left and right - it is also a circumstance we have not experienced nor could imagine.  Always something to keep in mind, right?

We continue to navigate the continuing border crisis but also strive to maintain our consistent presence for the facilities and families we have served for many years now. In recent months there have been many obstacles to this which includes ongoing Mexican customs changes, higher import fees (4x’s greater for awhile), gasoline costs rising and greater struggle (in numerous ways) among pandemic hardships.  Thank you so much for your support in this project mission. God Bless You! 

 

 

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Voice Of the Bride Ministries

Location: Liberty, NC - USA
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Twitter: @Voiceofthebride
Project Leader:
Wayne Kiger-Rice
San Diego , CA United States
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