Bay Area nonprofits raising money to feed Ukrainian families distributed hundreds of tamales on Sunday, using the proceeds to help World Central Kitchen continue its work in the war zone.
“We are surrounded by people with huge hearts who want to do something. The outpouring has been spectacular for us.” said Lilli Rey, co-founder of Bay Area Border Relief, one of the non-profits — along with Ayudando Latinos A Soñar — behind the fundraiser.
“I am just amazed with everything that they do. Not only in Ukraine but, when there is a tornado or a hurricane or an earthquake anywhere in the world, they are there immediately,” said David Pollack, a San Carlos resident who picked up tamales at the Hillsborough town hall. “It’s really exciting to see now that they are in the Ukraine and we know that it’s a mission that’s well-served and the people will actually get the food,” said Angie Simonetti, a San Francisco resident also picking up tamales in Hillsborough. “It’s a way to give back and to feel like we’re a part of a community that’s trying to help alleviate suffering in another part of world.”
“This is the global community coming together to stand with Ukraine and say this is totally unacceptable,” said state assemblyman Kevin Mullin, who is speaker pro tempore and represents much of the Peninsula in the 22nd District. He visited the Hillsborough location on Sunday.
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