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Tucson Responds to Help Mexico's Earthquake Survivors

Nonperishable items being collected by Arizona Mexico Commission by Nancy Montoya

Help for Mexico Volunteers collecting canned food, diapers and other nonperishable items for Mexico earthquake survivors.
Nancy Montoya

Southern Arizona is organizing to help earthquake victims in and around Mexico City. The Arizona-Mexico Commission has teamed up with Tucson Volunteers.

At a warehouse, off of 20th Street, there is a sense of urgency. Nick Castice with Arizona Fresh Foods. He has donated his warehouse to start collecting items needed for Mexico City Earthquake victims. The effort was launched by members of the Arizona-Mexico Commission.

“They are basically in survival mode right now and it’s important that we help as much as we can.”

Volunteers are asking for non-perishable canned goods, and things like toilet paper and diapers. Also feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads. Rescue workers are asking for flashlights and batteries as well. Mida Vasques is a volunteer.

“What are the things that you are not accepting – We are not accepting water – it is too heaving to transport. We are not accepting medicines and we are not accepting clothes.”

Mida Vasquez Mida Vasquez is heading up volunteer efforts for the Arizona Mexico Commission to collect items for Mexico earthquake survivors.
Nancy Montoya
The Governor of Sonora is sending several trailers to pick up the supplies from Tucson – then in Hermosillo, the Mexican Federal government will get the supplies directly to shelters in Mexico City. Remember – no Water – Cloths or Medicines.

Items can be dropped off from 7am to 7pm at 628 East 20th street.

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