Melissa Acedera

founder and director of Polo’s Pantry

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Alianza Nacional de Campesinas and Polo’s Pantry are giving household products, water, and food to SoCal farmworkers who are struggling, especially after Tropical Storm Hilary.

Tropical Storm Hilary made life harder for farmworkers. How to help?

Alianza Nacional de Campesinas and Polo’s Pantry are giving household products, water, and food to SoCal farmworkers who are struggling, especially after Tropical Storm Hilary.

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