Bay Area Nonprofits Sell Tamales To Raise Money For Ukraine

By Shawn Chitnis, CBS San Francisco

April 4, 2022

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 (ALAS) — behind the fundraiser.

Volunteers and staff from the two groups made about 1,500 tamales and have already raised $12,000 for World Central Kitchen. Organizers and participants agree that the Kitchen does incredible work making sure people suffering some of the worst experiences around the globe are fed a proper meal with dignity.

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