“I was in Chile, and I passed through 10 more countries and arrived in Mexico. After Mexico, I crossed the border and came here. Catholic Charities helped me a lot, like when I got here, I didn't have anything. I had no money. I had nothing, but you helped me sign up for food stamps and to go to the hospital. The people here are very good. Since I was little, I was in Catholic school. The Church is very good. The people have big hearts. They help people who don't have a lot. It is very good. I like…

“Since COVID hit, I lost my job. I was an aid, and a lot of patients had passed. I recently just got two jobs, so still trying to pick things up before I can stop coming here, but they are always a blessing. A little bit goes a long way. Instead of having to go food shopping constantly, I save about $80 instead of having to spend it. It’s a lot easier. We have a family of ten. In addition to my own family, I am taking care of my sister’s kids, since she had passed last year because of…

“I come on Tuesdays. I do the packing! We don’t see anyone. I am the ‘fruit division.’ I think of Christ and giving the first fruits. I was just looking to give back. I lost my husband a couple years ago, and I had all this time, and God has been so good to me that I wanted to give back. I know my sole purpose in life is to love and serve Christ and His people. We laugh. We have tea. It’s just knowing that as we fill the boxes, knowing this is for that family, that is for…