More chickens than ever (2300 families), more despensas/food packets than ever (1164), more routes and more volunteers. Handing out of the chickens this year was a terrific time, as usual. Hearty thanks to all who participated, and to Yolanda for leading us in this effort for 21 years.
Merry Christmas, everyone! We are so fortunate to be able to share with others in this way. The smiles and hugs of the people on our route in San Antonio, their joy, was the best gift I can imagine. See below for photos from this year (mouseover to view larger; click to view slideshow).
The Bachoco truck delivering the chickens in the early am
Sacks of food/despensas
Counting money so we can pay for the chickens
Some of the donated clothing
It’s soooo early!
The assembly line is ready!
Loading the first truck
The power of the pen! (Greg in charge of the route list)
The handsome waiter
The moon over a truck
Loading trucks
More good looking wait staff
Loading trucks
Chickens!
Loading trucks
T-shirts!
A loaded truck
Our cousins joined us this year
Prayer circle before departing for delivery
San Antonio residents lined up and ready
Handing out chickens
Handing out chickens
Beautiful faces
Handing out candy
Handsome faces
Gorgeous kids
Handing out candy
Handing out candy
Handing out candy
Handing out clothes
Handing out clothes
Handing out clothes
Handing out clothes
Handing out clothes
Handsome faces
Beautiful faces
Joyful people
Big crowd
Santa consults
Beautiful faces
Handsome faces
Isa and Jorge, their son from Hawaii, and Roger
Handing out clothes
Handing out candy
Happy faces
Heading to our second stop
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It looks like another fabulous year, Dianne! Those are impressive numbers and you must all be proud of your efforts to give to others and make a true difference. We were with you in spirit yesterday, and look forward to joining you and the many other volunteers next year. Have a wonderful holiday.
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