No aid has arrived in this area
9/6/2010    permalink   tell a friend

Dear friends,
So far no aid from the govt. or any other organization has arrived in the two areas hardest hit ....San Antonio Palopo and Santa Catarina .   Saturday we delivered food, clothing and blankets to San Antonio. Today we took out food, clothing, shoes, blankets to Santa Catarina.   There are so many people asking for help.
The council there confirmed that they have received no aid. We are the first ones to arrive there ...and as you know we are only a small organization.  We are counting every penny as they come in so we know how much food we can buy for tomorrow. ......please spread the word that any amount, no matter how small will help provide food for someone who needs it here in Guatemala.

I am sure that the govt. will send in aid eventually. But this disaster is so wide spread and the roads are so blocked by mudslides that it is difficult for traffic to get through.  Today on the t.v. they were advising people to keep off the roads, not to travel unless it was absolutely necessary.

Today we distributed food to Santa Catarina, we had about 15 volunteers go with our staff.  All the Vitameal food was broken up into smaller bags so that more families could have it.
Thank you for all you do for the people of Guatemala.  You are an amazing group and we are so grateful for your support.
Sharon