EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A Las Cruces food bank, Casa de Peregrinos, is holding its annual hunger strike Thursday.
This is the third year of the hunger strike, which is also a fundraiser. Fasting starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
“This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to the people who are affected by food insecurity in our communities,” said Lorenzo Alba, Executive Director of CdP.
According to Casa de Perigrinos, the goal is to raise $ 50,000 to help the community. With a total of 50 people participating in the fast.
“It is very important to us to share our own personal hunger experiences as we stand up for our mission at Casa de Peregrinos. These personal stories make this event such a unique event and fundraiser, ”said Alba.
The event is sponsored by El Paso Electric, Western Sky Community Care, and Century Bank.
For more information, you can contact Bianca Menchaca at [email protected] or at 915-449-8029.
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