Puerto Vallarta is gaining fast on its feet. The Food Drives, that take place monthly, are a constant reminder to all those who are a part of it, to not lose hope and continuously strive for these people who are in need. Last month 800 food packages were distributed which included rice, beans, lentils, pasta and bouillon cubes. For June however, the distribution plan was a bit different. In the month of June, the distribution was carefully divided into 3 segments. Each segment fell on a different day throughout the month in which food was distributed to the needy.

The first distribution that took place was especially for the children. These children fall under “Children At Risk” which is a “Child Protective Services” program. This program caters to providing education and safety to those children who have alcoholic, unemployed or no parents at all. Due to the Child Protective Services Program, these children learn to handle different situations, despite the odds.

When these children came to the reception desk in order to collect their food package, it was noticed that they were extremely thin and in poor conditions. They were not wearing proper clothing or shoes, because both of these articles were slightly bigger on them. These children which ranged from the age of 6 to 12 were extremely courteous and polite and received their food packages, along with a hygiene kit and pencil box, with the utmost gratitude. These children and all those people who have been gravely affected by the economic tumult in Puerto Vallarta constantly remind everyone how important this project actually is. It is bringing a new life to all these deprived individuals who have some how lost their beacon of hope. The food drive will continue till the month of September, and in order to continue this Food Drive all of us need the support of each other.

In the beginning, for the months of May and June, the goals that were set for distributing the food packages were easily met. But now, as time is passing on, the flow of donations has fluctuated significantly, which is proving to be a little problematic. The flow of the donations is hindered because many people are leaving Puerto Vallarta for the summers. So this is a humble request to everyone, that whenever any of you go to do your shopping, be a little generous and kind and pick up a few additional bags of foods like pasta, lentils, beans or rice; because, logically, as the summer will approach the needy people will become needier. Of course the economic flux will not alter dramatically and it will take its due time to become stable again. Owing to this reason, it is us, the people of Puerto Vallarta that need to step up and make this difficult time pass with ease.

We need to work as a team, in order to get over this harrowing situation, because in the end it is always going to be us, the people of Puerto Vallarta that bring about a change, however little it may be. The next Food Drive packaging day will be on the 6^th Of July, make sure you send in your donations to the PVRPV office. You can even contact for further information about our Packaging Party. And during this time, please keep donating.

Please keep a watch out for the Bingo Charity that is coming up very soon. This Bingo Charity is going to help with the collection of food for the Food Drive. This Charity Bingo will take place every week from the month of July. It will take place at the “Bite Me” Restaurant. Just keep yourself updated and keep supporting this wonderful cause, because it is for our, very own, Puerto Vallarta!