Food distribution

We had scheduled food distribution for 200 familes (out of 800) for this morning. As happens in this kind of thing, more folks showed up and kept showing up. Everyone left with something but those who weren't on our list will be visited, their stories verified and added to the list for the next time. This food program is made possible by CRS (Catholic Relief Services) and USAID.

CRS visit

We were visited yesterday afternoon by supporters of Catholic Relief Services. They come from the mid-Atlantic region so were probably appreciative of the weather. They enjoyed the children's dance routine (above) and the opportunity to see how CRS collaborates with its partners to help the poor in Haiti/

USAID visit

We were visited today by the USAID Director of the Food For Peace Program and the USAID Director here in Haiti. They came to see the Food Distribution Depot and the Irrigation Project. Above is Beth Cypser, the Haiti Director, as she addresses the crowd gathered in the arched metal building. She is flanked by yours truly and Dr. Banatte, the CRS host for the trip. The other photo is of Jeff Borns, USAID Director of the Food for Peace Program, receiving a metal version of the USAID shield done by one of our artisans, Jean Remy Nelson. The visit was short and sweet and they were pleased to see the results of our collaboration.