Postville has run out of food!
Your help is needed NOW ...
Since the federal immigration raid May 12, hundreds of families have lined up each Wednesday in front of the food pantry at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, grateful for supplies to get them through the week.
But the pantry has run out of food.
The situation is dire. Agriprocessors has ceased operation. Workers who haven't been paid for weeks now have no hope of receiving paychecks. Landlords continue to evict tenants unable to afford their rent. And people trying to leave Postville can't even afford to do so.
This coming Wednesday, Thanksgiving eve, hundreds of families will be waiting in line at the food pantry. We must make sure the pantry is stocked by the time they show up.
Help us fill the pantry ... We will drive your non-perishable food items to Postville Tuesday afternoon. Please bring food items to the JCUA offices, 610 S. Michigan Ave., 5th floor, on Friday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 8 to 10 a.m.
Your financial contributions also will be welcome at those times -- or donate online.An increasing number of Postville's Jewish families also need support. Please help them by bringing kosher products (OU, OK, cRc certification).
The need is urgent. Please respond immediately.
"You shall not be indifferent" -- Deuteronomy 22:3
Your help is needed NOW ...
Since the federal immigration raid May 12, hundreds of families have lined up each Wednesday in front of the food pantry at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, grateful for supplies to get them through the week.
But the pantry has run out of food.
The situation is dire. Agriprocessors has ceased operation. Workers who haven't been paid for weeks now have no hope of receiving paychecks. Landlords continue to evict tenants unable to afford their rent. And people trying to leave Postville can't even afford to do so.
This coming Wednesday, Thanksgiving eve, hundreds of families will be waiting in line at the food pantry. We must make sure the pantry is stocked by the time they show up.
Help us fill the pantry ... We will drive your non-perishable food items to Postville Tuesday afternoon. Please bring food items to the JCUA offices, 610 S. Michigan Ave., 5th floor, on Friday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 8 to 10 a.m.
Your financial contributions also will be welcome at those times -- or donate online.An increasing number of Postville's Jewish families also need support. Please help them by bringing kosher products (OU, OK, cRc certification).
The need is urgent. Please respond immediately.
"You shall not be indifferent" -- Deuteronomy 22:3
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