Comments on: Supporting Your Local Mexican Community Through the Unfolding Crisis

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Wed, 27 May 2020 06:31:34 +0000

When I go to a “takeout” restaurant. I immediately ask for the owner/manager/or whoever is in charge. First I get their permission. I then start with the kitchen help, then servers, and anyone else working that day. All I say is “Gracias” and I hand them $1.00. I try to explain that times are rough & I hope this helps him/her just a little bit. The surprise and smile is priceless. Just a special note: The total at one location was 12 employees ($12). The average is between three and five ($3 – $5).

By: Kevin Pearson

Kevin Pearson — Wed, 20 May 2020 00:02:32 +0000

5/19/2020 San Felipe – Over the past month we have been collecting donations and delivering food packages to local families with the help of local businessmen and grocery store owners. Kiki’s Hotel and RV park is collecting donations, in conjunction with the local chapter of Blues Against Hunger Society. In April we delivered over 60 bags of food; in May we delivered 70 bags of food and 70 bags of soap, personal care items and paper products. This week we plan to assemble and deliver 200 bags of food and items. Donations can be made via Paypal on the BAHS site: https://www.bahsociety.com. Click the donate button and select San Felipe.

By: Lisa Hooke

Lisa Hooke — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:45:07 +0000

Mazatlan did step up to stop the influx of people for Semana Santa. Hotels were closed April 1 and beaches were closed a few days later. It was a very quiet Easter.

By: Speranza Avram

Speranza Avram — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:19:38 +0000

Here in Progreso, Yucatan, we have raised more than $8,700 US to help feed more than 1,000 families in our town. We buy food from local tiendas who package it into “despensas”–food baskets. We deliver the food baskets, along with masks, to people who have registered. Check us out on our website, http://www.ProgresoRelief.com or Facebook: Progreso Covid-19 Relief Fund

By: Tuyeni Heita

Tuyeni Heita — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:24:29 +0000

In reply to Liz. That's great Liz! A superb idea. Could local vets get involved, do you think?

By: Tuyeni Heita

Tuyeni Heita — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:23:15 +0000

Does anyone know of a crowd funding initiative that already exists to obtain key equipment that hospitals and health workers will need? Ventilators, protective clothing, test kits, etc…IMSS and ISSTE do not have enough to weather the crisis when we enter the next stage….Please consider these types of needs for your local hospitals also. Working on starting this in Morelia, Michoacan.

By: Janet Levin

Janet Levin — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:03:46 +0000

In reply to Shar.

Hi Shar. I’m in Teacapan. Judging by the President of Mazatlan’s response to the Governor of Sinaloa’s announcement to close restaurants, bars, events, etc… to paraphrase your quote, I’d say “just go forward as planned, the consequences be damned.”

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:24 +0000

Our community is starting a food bank/distribution project in Puerto Morelos to assist families who have lost their income sources due to lack of tourism.

https://www.facebook.com/mexiCAN-Compassion-Project-139452980014260/

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:27:33 +0000

A lot of people will need help with their pets, if you can afford to buy dog or cat food to give to them, it would really help. I’ve been driving around with a bag of both in my car and giving it to animals I see.

By: Shar

Shar — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:27:21 +0000

How about Semana Santa? Living in Mazatlan there is a HUGE influx of people this time of year, up to a million visitors. Are there going to be any precautions taken, events cancelled or just go forward as planned & hope for the best?