Providing food to families in need.
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Chix Food Bank, began operating in November 2005 by a group of individuals who came together to respond to an identified need in Chicxulub, Yucatan.
In the village of Chicxulub there are about 6,000 people. The main industry is fishing. Of course, this work is at the mercy of the weather and between the hurricane and the norte seasons often the port is closed so there is no opportunity to go out fishing. Therefore we have families who have limited resources to care for their families. We also have elderly people who rely on their children to care for them and help them on a day-to-day basis.
There is a huge need to assist people suffering from many forms of poverty. Your support can change lives.
For only $75 CAD / 1250 pesos, you can feed a family for a year!
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October Dispensa
Well, last dispensa for this year and all went well. We had our team well represented during many of the activities! Families enjoyed the extra soup made by Gordon, along with the usual items in the dispensas. Carmita detailed the necessary sizes etc for the Christmas hampers and we are set to go! What do I mean when I say last of the year? Our calendar year begins in November every year so we now are beginning year # 17. Who would think we would still be at... read moreNew Home
Remember the new facility is also home to the Mujeres de Chicxulub for sewing, new designs and other possibilities. Because there is no Muelle Market to highlight their fashions it is important to get their workspace ready to use. Ongoing work at Las Mujeres de Chicxulub sees the prepping of tables for the women who will continue to sew. Prepping for Christmas There was a group of us who organized the work for the hampers for the families. We worked 3-4 days to get it done. Decoration made for each family by Cindy’s boys KayGlenisGlynisCindyCindy and family and GlynisKay tried to escape her... read moreFYI
Oct 1, 2021The Mexican Government has always required foreigners to carry their Residente visa cards (Residente Temporal or Residente Permanente cards) and their passports when travelling inside Mexico. In the past these rules have only been sporadically enforced, but all that has changed as a part of Mexico’s efforts to stop illegal immigrants from crossing Mexico to enter the USA. As a result of the new enforcement program, many bus travelers this past week have been required to show their passports & Mexican-issued visas as they get off the bus inside Mexico. ADO offers this specific warning – advice: “To all our travelers:Based on the request of the various state and federal authorities and the National Institute of Migration (INM), in the face of this extraordinary situation of migratory flow that the country is currently going through, we want to inform you that as of October 1, In 2021, the protocol for the presentation of official identification will be implemented in the sale and boarding of the trip. As well as a document that proves the immigration status in the country, for those of foreign nationality. In advance, we offer an apology to all our travelers for the inconvenience that this may cause, recognizing our commitment to always comply with what is requested by the Mexican authorities. In case of any doubt about the immigration documents authorized for foreigners, we recommend contacting the National Migration Institute.” Travel safe, Travel well, and Keep following our laws …Read On … MacDuff ! Yucatan goes to yellow traffic light Published 22 hours ago the Oct 7, 2021 ByProgress Today MÉRIDA.– After the change to yellow... read moreCarrera Programa de Chicxulub
I am just in the process of putting this together. For short it is CPC and it can be an exciting program. I have been asked often why the Food Bank does not do an education program like the best known one CAPP managed by Kitty. Well here is my best foray into this new program. It is specifically for the youth volunteers who work with the Food Bank and as it grows any other young adult from El Puerto de Chicxulub. My first want is to find out if there are any folks interested in sponsoring a young person who is ready for higher education. If the interest is here then the matching will begin. There will be a format of the annual cost, depending on where and when and what the student is keen on. The application format helps the volunteer process his/her idea and visualize what the future will look like. I am hoping for mentors who would commit to helping with English, time management and presentation skills. The accepted candidate will make a commitment to volunteer somewhere in the community and the area of interest. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Please let me know. Open to suggestions, ideas and general... read moreFYI
THE FORMER MAYOR AND THE FORMER REGIDORS OF THE 2015-2018 «TURQUOISE» ADMINISTRATION WOULD FACE PENALTIES OF TWO TO FOURTEEN YEARS IN JAIL / JUDGE ORDERED THAT THEY CANNOT LEAVE YUCATAN AND MUST APPEAR TO SIGN THE AUTHORITY PERIODICALLY AND BE UNDER THE AUTHORITY RECORDINGS INVOLVING THEM IN ACTS OF CORRUPTION COVID NEWS August 25th: Yucatan surpasses the barrier of 60 thousand infected with Covid-19 Mérida, Yucatán, (August 23, 2021).- In the State, the limit of 60 thousand people infected with Covid-19 was exceeded on Sunday, August 22nd, in the course of just over 17 months, of which nine percent lost their lives, reported the Yucatan Health Secretariat (SSY).Likewise, about 86 percent of those infected are concentrated in 10 municipalities, while in two municipalities there are still no deaths derived from the pandemic, specifically, Quintana Roo and Tahdziú. According to the daily technical statement of the SSY, until this Sunday, there were 272 active confirmed cases of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the Covid-19 disease, distributed in 18 municipalities, as well as 12 deaths, of which five deceased were originally from Mérida, and the remaining were from Acanceh, Izamal, Kanasín, Progreso, Ticul, Tizimín and Umán municipalities. Of the total deaths registered on Sunday, nine were men and three women, whose ages ranged between 21 and 83 years, of which six had no comorbidities, 50 percent. Regarding the incidence of morbidity, August is in fifth place in the monthly table, with five thousand six confirmed cases, with a daily average of 227.5 infected. Photo: (Yucatan ahora) The lowest figure for the eighth month of the year... read moreCruise Ships Begin
Progreso prepares to reactivate the arrival of tourist cruisesPublished 8 seconds ago the Jul 13, 2021For Progress Today AUTHORITIES FINAL DETAILS BEFORE THE NEXT ARRIVAL OF THE CARNIVAL BREEZE CRUISE ON MONDAY, JULY 26 NEXT / THE TOURISTS WHO WILL ARRIVE IN THE BOAT ARE ALREADY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. See more PROGRESO.– The Integral Port Administration (API) of Progreso carries out the last details of biosecurity for the arrival of the first cruise of this year, the “Carnival Breeze”, next Monday the 26th. In total, there will be 28 cruises of the Carnival Cruises company that are being programmed for Progreso and that will represent the return of floating hotels to the coasts of Yucatan, after the cruises were suspended since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic . It was reported that Carnival Cruises will begin routes the day after tomorrow, Thursday 15; then tests will be carried out with ships and passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Galveston, Texas, with Mexican destinations such as Cozumel, Progreso and Majahual, according to El Universal. The scheduled ship has 500 passengers, certified with a Covid-19 vaccine, and will be received in Progreso with a formal ceremony by state and federal authorities. Some 98,000 cruise tourists are expected to arrive in Progreso from July to December this year. According to Datatur data, on average, the cruise tourist spends 76 dollars (about $ 1,470) per person in the few hours of their visit. Just yesterday, the API reported that the ship “Pacific Spike” arrived in Progreso with 3,505 tons of rail, from Yawata, Japan, for section three (Calkiní-Izamal) of the Mayan Train. The... read moreSan Joachim Nursing Home
July 13/ PROGRESS.– This morning the Municipal President of Progreso, Julián Zacarías Curi, visited the “San Joaquín” shelter to deliver healing materials and a basic kit of items for protection against COVID-19, all with the purpose of reinforce and meet the needs of users. See more For this delivery, he was accompanied by Magdalena Herrera Miranda, head of the Municipal System of the DIF, who explained that in response to the request of Sister Aurelia Sánchez, the mayor ordered the delivery of gauze, mouth covers, alcohol gel, bandages, gloves , among other materials that were requested for the more than 30 older adults who belong to the shelter. “At all times we are aware of each of them and we will always prioritize their well-being, which is why we are here today to visit them and listen to their requests, endorsing our commitment and assuring them that we will continue working for them,” said Zacarías Curi. He also took the opportunity to highlight that in addition to this delivery, users are frequently served with the delivery of food pantries, blankets, medical care through the health module and the sanitation of the facilities is periodically implemented. On the other hand, he also explained that before the vaccination day for older adults due to the current pandemic, they were treated with the two doses in the same place. Finally, Zacarías Curi reiterated his unconditional support for all the older adults in the campus, “we are fully willing to work together so that they do not lack anything, I want them to know that they will always have our support and immediate... read moreHome of the Food Bank
Lots of activities over the summer thanks to Carmita and her team of volunteers. I will give you a nutshell group of photos to keep you up to date. Aprender Jugando(Playing to learn): this group is to work with children in various school subjects such as mathematics, writing, printing and colouring. The size of the group varies depending on availability and subjects. Responsible Volunteers: Karol, Irma, Ariel, Lizandro and CarmitaAttendees: Deymar, Alberto, Roberto and Emili. Roseangela and her volunteer youth group held occasional Live events on Face Book. For those that this is new too(like me), it is a live auction to raise money for various events. This helped raise money for a client with ovarian cancer who needed tomography. It was a total of 1800 pesos and voila, she had it done. Another event was focused on raising money for an Asperger assessment at 2400 Mexican pesos. Not totally achieved yet! The canches for the vegetable gardens came to a pause as the sun was too hot to grow and the plants were... read moreWho Is She?
She of course is Carmita who is definitely my right hand person who helps run the Food Bank and Las Mujeres de Chicxulub. Here is a posting done on Face Book Aug.31st. It is both her original post followed by an English translation and I have no doubt you will read it and understand the true nature of Carmita. Please read closely because for me she is saying so well what many of us think is happening in society today! I know there are accents missing but it says so much as is! “Yo naci en Chicxulub Puerto Yucatan. Creci con mucho amigos y tuve muy buenos tiempos donde la familia era el comienzo de todo. Mis papas tenian reglas claras. No habia dramas porque las situaciones se cortaban de raiz…..borron y cuenta nueva. Si me portaba mal te daban un castigo y vaya castigo!! Los ninos no discutian con los mayores, lo que un adulto dijera era ley. Los professores eran modelos y no se les faltaba al respeto. Me ensenaron a saludar, a despedirme, a decir gracias a pedir permiso y a entenderel languaje de los ojos vaya languaje de los ojos vaya lenguaje jaja Salimos a jugar con los vecinos de la cuadra (los vecinos de antes) todos juntas, todos juntas, te acuerdas? era toda una aventura. Nos regresabamos todos caminando de la escuela sin temor a que nos robaran, y en la salida de la escuela ero lo maximo comprar cualquier golosina, stickers o un respado! Buscabamos lugares cerca para jugar, hacer nuestros escondites y amar nuestros clubs, jugabamos futbol en la calle, a las escondidas, el... read moreSummer Dispensas
The summer has come and gone and we keep on going! Thanks to our team of Carmita, youth volunteers, Jody and Gordon success followed us! Hi to a new family of volunteers Cindy, Lincoln and Liam from Idaho! Folks arrived with their bags and masks to say hello and receive their dispensas. Lincoln y LiamCarmita y Cindy Rosangela-Live... read moreOur New House
The house has been jumping with activities these days. There have been workshops for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, gardening, compost understanding, group support to namea few. I want to introduce you to the teams responsible for the gardening component, volunteers getting the dispensas ready and youth volunteers making plans to get into their educational programs as things begin returning to “normal.” The gardening groups are organized with youth volunteers as leaders and families who have expressed an interest. I might get a tad confused and I apologize. Sunday there are 2 groups. Sembrando el futuro (4-5) with youth volunteer Juan Diego and Tesoro Verde (5;30-6:30) with youth volunteer Yessica. Monday Mi amiga la tierra with youth volunteer Irma, Lizandro y Carmita Tuesday Lu’um Ya’ax with youth volunteer Dario y Maria Luisa Wednesday El Amor a la siembra with youth volunteer Karol Thursday Sembrando en familia with youth volunteer Galilea Saturday Sembrando Valores with youth volunteer Sinai y Damaris Experiential sessions: Each group has been involved in active workshops creating special gifts for Mother and Father Days as well as gardening activities. All material used in the gift workshops have been recycled material as has most of the material for the gardening ones. The gardening ones focused on the 3 Rs and the groups made their composts and insecticides for their plants. Casa de las mujeres de Chicxulub Liz, the hairdresser some of you know from Chixculub has a group of ladies doing embroidery on rebozos (shawls). These are a few examples. Cost is 520 pesos. Malu is working with the youth volunteers who are interested in continuing their education.... read moreFYI
You will notice with our newsletter there are choices of language. The website can be read in english, french and spanish thanks to Andre and Malu. Enjoy. Things happen here as they do back home. Due to numbers and disregard of health measures Yucatan is back in the orange zone. The curfew is back in place as well as restaurant openings and other activities. Here is the report for June 23rd: A person barely 22 years old died of the coronavirus in Yucatán. This is one of the 11 victims left by this disease in the last 24 hours, and that is why the authorities insist to the population that extreme precautions must be taken since the pandemic has not yet ended. oday 269 ??new coronavirus infections were announced, of which 155 were in Mérida, 34 in Kanasín, 10 in Tizimín, 8 in Motul, Progreso and Umán, 6 in Valladolid, 5 in Acanceh and Conkal, 2 in Chumayel, Dzidzantún, Hunucmá, Maxcanú, Tekax and Tixkokob, 2 foreigners, and one in Cacalchén, Homún, Huhí, Izamal, Mama, Maní, Muxupip, Oxkutzcab, Río Lagartos, Sucilá, Suma, Tahmek, Tixcacalcupul, Tixpékukcu, Uxulcú.This is the medical report for this Friday, June 18: Yesterday a new batch of 149,340 vaccines against the Coronavirus arrived in Yucatán. Today 293 new infections of Coronavirus were detected. 181 in Mérida, 20 in Progreso, 16 in Hunucmá, 14 in Kanasín, 8 in Ticul, 5 in Buctzotz, 4 in Tizimín, 3 in Hoctún, Motul, Samahil, Seyé and Tecoh, 2 in Conkal, Maxcanú, Tekax, Tixkokob and Tixpéual, 1 in Akil, Baca, Cacalchén, Chankom, Chicxulub Pueblo, Chocholá, Kinchil, Muna, Oxkutzcab, Peto, Santa Elena, Sotuta, Teabo, Temozón, Tetiz, Tinum, Tixcacalcupul, Umán and Xocchel, and... read moreJune 2021 Dispensa
Well the 15th was wet and spitting rain but the streets were flooded. However folks came for their dispensas and extra of chicken soup and a plastic dish to keep. Our chef is not really... read moreOur New Home
Lots of activities for everyone. In the past 6 weeks there have been the work done on gardening, a forensic workshop for fingerprinting and one for making gifts for moms and children as each day is celebrated. FORENSIC WORKSHOP This was a fingerprinting session presented by Malu who has her degree in Forensic Studies and enjoys teaching the kids. I wonder how many budding CSI’s are in the group. Gardening-Canches Our kids are learning quickly about their abilities to plan, act and now water and watch their gardens (canches). Each team has a day to come to the house and check, water and weed their particular bed. Workshops for kids and moms to make gifts for Mother’s Day, Children’s Day and many special occasions. ROCK... read moreFYI
I am continuing to show interesting articles about Yucatan and Mexico. These stories talk about covid status, changes in Progreso, education and other interesting information. MERIDA.– Unlike the neighboring state of Quintana Roo, where social mobility restrictions have again been tightened and economic activities restricted due to an increase in Covid-19 infections, in Yucatan the measures taken by the state government have been firm and constant, which has prevented the overflow of hospital services and allowed a controlled economic and social reopening. After the announcement by the governor of Quintana Roo, Carlos Joaquín González, of five new restrictive measures in the face of what he called a “not encouraging outlook”, Quintana Roo residents will have to return to a partial confinement that includes closing avenues, supervision of schedules and capacity, suspension of social gatherings and entry and exit restrictions at business events, competitions or congresses. Failure to comply with these measures could lead to the imposition of fines and closures and, if the situation worsens, return to the red light, which would imply the total closure of activities. In Yucatan, on the other hand, a very different and encouraging panorama is observed, since the measures that were taken in terms of restrictions on working hours, vehicular mobility and transit in some areas of the center, as well as the mandatory and correct use of face masks and hygiene, keep the state on a yellow traffic light and with ample freedom for the activities of the Yucatecans. Added to this is the great responsibility and seriousness with which citizens have behaved, respecting all the indications given by state and health... read moreMay 2021 Dispensa
May 15th was a bright sunny day and lots of folks arrived with smiles and left with their dispensa and an extra soup or stew! It was nice to see Jody along with Eddie and Abraham helping out. This is our chef Gordon, who is making soup for the families This is our chef Gordon, who is making soup for the families Two of our youth volunteers who are there every 14th to prepare the dispensas for the families.... read moreOur New Home
What an exciting place to be with the 15 teams and their canches. There is lots of growth and the children are so excited. They arrive every day to water the canches and watch them grow.! All plants are Kay’s... read moreApril Dispensa
April 15th was a lovely day with lots of sun and breeze. Everyone showed up starting as early as 7:30. We enjoyed giving away to our families a special donation of chicken soup and fresh eggs. Tears of thanks from all. We are slowly getting back to “normal” little by little. Finally ElectricityManuel delivering eggs for today Every family on the roster received, as a special treat homemade chicken soup and donated... read moreFYI
From a friend re covid 19 vaccine! Don’t panic if you see a lump on your armpit after COVID-19 vaccination, doctors sayAs more Canadians receive COVID-19 vaccines, more and more people might encounter a side effect that radiologists want the public to be more aware of: swelling under the armpit, which can show up on mammograms during screenings for breast cancer.https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/don-t-panic-if-you-see-a-lump-on-your-armpit-after-covid-19-vaccination-doctors-say-1.5339253 Latest from Progreso: New closure of beaches and boardwalks in Progreso. THE RESTRICTION WILL APPLY FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 26 TO SUNDAY, APRIL 12 / THE STATE GOVERNMENT IS SEEKING TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CONTAGES DURING THE HOLIDAYS OF HOLY WEEK / REPORTED THAT THE RESTAURANTS OF MALECÓN WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATING SANITARY AND EVERY MEASURES. COVID REPORT: Yucatan approaches 4,000 deaths from coronavirus; April 21/2021 In the State of Yucatan, so far in the pandemic, 36 thousand 463 infections have been reported, 31 thousand 924 people recovered and three thousand 972 deaths. Yucatán reported 86 new infections and eight deaths from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The State Health Secretariat announced that the cases come from Mérida (52), Kanasín and Valladolid (5), Progreso and Tizimín (4), in addition to Acanceh, Baca, Conkal, Hunucmá, Izamal, Motul, Seyé, Sucilá, Tekax, Ticul, Tzucacab and Umán with one each. There are also four more positives from foreigners. In the medical part it was also reported that eight people, seven of them men – mostly over 50 years old – lost their lives as a result of the virus. 1.- Male 50 years of Merida Obesity 2.- Male 39 years of Homún Without comorbidities 3.- Male 44 years old... read moreOur New Home
There is lots going on at the house. As well as getting it all done we are working on organizing workshops and work groups to begin the canches (above the ground gardens). Eric has done his workshops and the moms, kids and volunteers are settled in their groups working with the canches. Layers of compost, soil and seeds are being put in the plastic crates. Kay has donated several large plants as well to the house! The volunteers and the kids and parents will each work on the canches with a rotation of times and duties. There is lots of energy and fun that is happening as we... read moreMarch Dispensa
It is always interesting to go to the house to see what Carmita and the volunteers have been up to! And this month, even with Covid is no... read moreNew home for the Food Bank and Las Mujeres de Chicxulub.
These are a few photos taken by Wayne. Workshop areaKitchen areaSewing areaEddie and Poochie checking out corridor on 2nd floorGrowing areaPrep for growing veggies Just to refresh your... read moreFebruary Dispensa
February was a fun month with more snowbirds back, especially Wayne our star photographer. You can enjoy his photos throughout this... read moreFYI
Mexico Starts Vaccinating Elderly People by yucalandiaFebruary 12, 2021Our Mexican Government has announced that they will begin vaccinating elderly people next week.For this reason … if you signed up to get the COVID vaccine, it may be time to TURN-OFF any “call-blocking” features you have on your phone.I got called today from an (871) Coahuila area code, asking me several questions about my interest in being vaccinated against COVID. They asked if:1. The person receiving the call is the specific name & phone number you used to sign up for the COVID vaccine.2. Do you still want the vaccine?3. Do you want to be scheduled for an appointment to get vaccinated, and would like to be called when it’s time to go get vaccinated?I was called today about this from an (871) area code (Coahuila)** – and one other person from PV has reported being called.THIS IS IMPORTANT .. because many gringos block phone calls from unknown phone numbers, so, it might be time to turn OFF call blocking options on your phone ?? Also note, that the govt. employee calling me was very rushed, and spoke incredibly fast. …If you are unsure, we suggest that you be prepared to ask the person calling you several simple clarifying questions:“¿Me preguntas si me gustaría vacunarme?”“¿Me preguntas si quiero una cita? “The govt employee responded:”Sí, ¿quieres que te llamemos para programar una cita?”I replied:” Claro que si, yo quiero que tu re-llamarme con mi cita para mi vacunación. … Gracias ! “… Do most people reading this have call blocking activated on their phone (to block telemarketing calls)? and … Whom else... read moreJanuary 2021 Dispensa
Here we are, a new year and full of hope that things will be better! We had 2 new volunteers come to meet us and see what we do. Brian and Connie are from Washington and lived here for 4 years. We sure welcomed them to our... read moreFYI
One Scientific view of COVID vaccines:… To jab, or not to jab …That’s the question … especially if you only have the Sino Vaccine or the Sputnik 5 Vaccine available.Because there are no dry-ice facilities here in Yucatan to protect the fragile Pfizer vaccine when it’s out at the dispenseries … we likely will have NONE of the top 3 vaccines here, for months …. until Moderna delivers a 300,000 or so doses here in the Yucatan Peninsula … (because Yucatan’s relatively low rates** of new COVID infections is so much lower than other parts of Mexico who are suffering much worse)That’s Where Reality Steps In:If the Sino Vaccine or the Sputnik 5 vaccines are the only ones available here…. and if you get the Sino or Sputnik Vaccine … Then … go get blood tested for anti-COVID ANTIBODIES at a local lab…. 2 weeks after the last Vaccine injection. … IF the scientific test results prove you have a high serum COVID-antibody titer results, then YOUR”RE PROTECTED.This is a reliable approach because … our bodies’ responses to the COVID Vaccines have been 10X to 100X higher antibody levels, than antibody levels from “natural” COVID infections.Why are there concerns about the Sino Vaccine & the Sputnik 5 Vacccine?https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/14/chinas-sinopharm-vaccine-how-effective-is-it-and-where-will-it-be-rolled-outhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-25/china-shot-s-efficacy-uncertain-despite-brazil-turkey-resultsLocal context:Notice that no other news sources seem to be reporting this important helpful scientifically proven information … including the biggest Expats in Yucatan FB groups who block this vital medical advice., because of the mods personal feuds. BEAT COVID NOW with Proven Solutions … aka COVID Keeps Spreading Because We Are Still Doing the Wrong Things by yucalandia 2. January 5, 2021... read moreDecember Dispensa
Happy Holiday Greetings!! Even though this s a different season for most of us there is a reason to be optomistic. We had our dispensa today along with Christmas hampers and a visit from Santa. Most of the children were happy to see Santa and we got lots of photos with him. Clients were happy with their dispensas and hampers and left with smiling faces. Anon 1Anon 2Anon 3Anon 4Anon 5Anon 6Anon 7Anon 8Anon 9Anon 10Anon 11Anon 12Anon 13Anon 14Anon 15Anon 16Anon 17Anon 18Anon 19Anon 20Anon 21Anon 22Anon 23Anon 24Anon 25Anon 26Anon 27Anon 28Anon 28Anon 29Anon 30Anon 31Anon 32Anon 33Anon 34ApaloniaChristmas hampersHannia y siblingsLinaMariaFransesca y CarlosAnon 35The TeamCarmita y Patricio(volunteer)SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESRosangela, Jacob y Hannia(volunteer)SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESYahira y... read more