Our Third Annual Albuquerque World Food Day was held at La Mesa Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Our commemoration featured stories of hope, offered by six inspirational individuals. Here is Part 2 with three more stories. (See Part 1)
Second Story: Abdur Rauf is Imam at The Lighthouse of New Mexico, a Muslim non-profit organization established in Albuquerque in May 2017. Community activities include the Homeless Feeding Program, where members distribute food to the homeless community Thursday, in addition to conducting religious Islamic services.
Third Story: Albino Garcia,is executive director of La Plazita Institute, a non-profit organization engaging New Mexico’s youth, elders and communities in a comprehensive, holistic and cultural approach. One goal is to promote focuses on conversion of weapons of destruction (guns) to tools of construction (gardening implements).
Fourth Story: Caroline Hess, a member of the Albuquerque Baha'i Community, is associated with La Cosecha Community Supported Agriculture, which provides subsidized and sponsored produce for low-income families.
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