We are raising funds to feed those who help bring food to our tables.
Hijas del Campo (HDC) began during the pandemic and the California fires. During this time, our farm-working families were hit the hardest. HDC conducted a survey, and the one thing that was needed most was food. Kids were home from school, and access to the free lunches was limited or inaccessible, along with many who were not eligible to receive the stimulus checks.
Following the pandemic, food insecurity continued to affect farmworkers and their families every day. Through our Despensa Program, Hijas del Campo is able to offer direct support to over 400 families every month through food and essential hygiene products like detergent and soup.
Currently, our food bags are costing at about $25 - $30 per family.
This program is made possible through individual donations and support from our community partners including the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, Loaves and Fishes and White Pony Express who provide us with in-kind donations.
Help us keep this program going. We cannot do this without your support.
Despensa day for our Campesinx's who live in San Joaquin County. They work in Contra Costa County and commute from SJC. We hold a monthly despensa there for them, so they don't have to waist gas on commuting to get their despensa bags.
Food and home essentials are taken to families while working in the farm packing sheds.
Field outreach - where we take food to our field workers directly.
Healthy food options are what we look for and include in our despensas.
