Donating goods to farmworkers in Eastern Virginia

families going through donated clothing — Families go through donated clothing outside the Head Start center in Cheriton, Va. (Contributed photo)

As a Hunger Action Advocate for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia, Jessica Fitzgerald loves to collect goods for farm laborers and their families, particularly migrants and seasonal workers who contribute to the state’s agriculture industry.

From staples such as masa flour, oil and dry beans, to gift cards and clothing, the donated products are distributed with the help of volunteers and support from about 14 churches within the presbytery.

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Let us join in prayer for:

Alicia Demartra-Pressley, Associate, Mission Equipping, Theology, Formation & Evangelism, Presbyterian Mission Agency
Nina Demers, Administrative Assistant, Self-Development of People, Presbyterian Mission Agency

Let us pray:

Gracious God, we thank you that your Spirit is working through those congregations to meet human needs in Christ’s name, helping us all to grow in your knowledge and love. Amen.

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