Our second to last distribution of the season was rescheduled to Saturday, November 3 after Hurricane Sandy flooded the roads near the farm.  Though Mimomex Farm remains without water and electricity, the fields were not damaged in the storm.  At distribution on Saturday we focused our efforts on providing assistance to those most in need after the storm destroyed many homes and communities in Brooklyn, Staten Island and beyond.  We collected 2-3 car loads worth of cleaning supplies, toiletries, non-perishable foods, batteries, trash bags, medical supplies, blankets and clothing to St. Jacobi Church in Sunset Park and to the Park Slope Armory.  Further, our CSA members donated 20-25 shares worth of vegetables to St. Jacobi Church, where volunteers were preparing both hot and cold meals for those without food.  It was truly inspiring to see how many members were ready and willing to help out.

Thanks to all the members who took the time to work a shift yesterday and who helped to coordinate and sort  all of the donations!

There was a great spirit in the air and people were so willing to help lend a hand to carry supplies to cars ready and waiting or to use precious gas to drive the supplies to the designated drop off points.

Many members donated full or partial shares to St. Jacobi Church.  It is good to know that all of this fresh food will be used to prepare hot meals for those who need it most.

The work to assist those hardest hit communities has just begun.  More help will be needed in the coming days and weeks. A good website to check out for updates on donation/volunteer needs: http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/

For those in and near Sunset Park, St. Jacobi Church is located at 5406 4th Avenue (between 54th and 55th Street.) They are in need of both donations and volunteers.  Specific information is as follows:

Take Donations To:

Specific Requests:

PBJ sandwich supplies (Peanut butter, jelly, bread)
canned food
ready-to-eat food (granola bars, etc. – anything that does not require cooking)
bottled water

Cleaning and warmth supplies:

rubber gloves
cleaning supplies
bleach
paper towels
blankets
candles
flashlights
batteries
winter jackets
gloves
hats
heavy duty garbage bags
disposable plates and utensils

Personal Supplies:

toilet paper
personal hygiene and feminine products
diapers & wipes