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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Education Program for Senior Volunteers
Also known as Carrera Programa de Chicxulub for our youth volunteers (CPC). This program was instituted about one year ago and we currenly have 3 sponsored students and several more in the wings. An example of supporters in the community!! Stitch and...
Activities at the Food Bank House
First up is the end of english classes for the students. Here we have a photo of the grade 6 kids and teachers. Comment from one of the teachers...This is the grade six pictures on the last day of school for the English program. Most of the students, this...
April Dispensas
A lovely morning in Chicxulub saw the dispensas being given out without incident. There seems to be a change in the folks coming to pick up the food. Everyone had their card but the faces were mostly men who did not have a lot to say.
San Joachim Nursing Home
Mens Group Very nice breakfast we had at PAO's cafe. Only Dave Anderson was unable to attend because he had returned home the previous week. Eleven of us were there to enjoy the good food and strong coffee. I would like to recap what we accomplished this year. We...
Activities at the House
The house continues to be busy on Mondays with a bazaar for the community. During this season we had the floors upstairs finished and set up for Las Mujeres and computer lab thanks to Liz and Progreso Rotary.
Bingo Season
Partial eam What a fun season we had this year. There was a total of seven bingo events at La Antigua this season and a great response from our supporters. This season saw us earn 17,800 MXN and enough beans and rice for 3 month dispensas. Thanks so much. It has...
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March 2023 Dispensa
A fine time was had by all recipients and volunteers this month. Carmita was busy early as was Milo dispensing the bags.
Ancianos de San Joachim
Some of you have Facebook, some of you are in Progreso/Chicxulub already and have heard the sad news of Sheila’s passing. All of you will remember how Sheila’s laugh and her enthusiasm those two gifts of hers endeared her to all the volunteers but especially to...
Activities at the House
Bazaars every Monday. Come see what we have!! All proceeds go back to the Food Bank House for finishing touches on the house! Available to rent: 2 child"s car seats; wheelchair; walker. Books to take out for the season: unlimited supply for 100 pesos. Yahoo!!!...
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Activities at the House
Looks like I forgot a step last month and will rectify it now. Wow we have been busy! Lots happening during Dedember. First new addition to the house by sign maker Felipe, donation to the House by the Progreso Rotary Group and then the Christmas hampers along...
Bingo
Bingo is back beginning Wednesday January 4th and every 2 weeks following from 3-5 PM at La Antigua. Come and check us out. New cards, efficient work crew and lots of fun. If possible remember donations of rice and beans for the Food Bank.
December Dispensas
Families came for the usual dispensas plus the hampers with Santa's visit to happen on Monday when his classes are done.
FYI November 2022
Available at Crocodile Market Maria's homemade treats and more Scrumptious Dog Treats Reading etc for travelling folks There have been questions about available books and games for the travelling snowbirds. There is an exchange at Barloventos and the library in...
November 2022 Dispensa Day
Things are picking up and we are having more fun!! This dispensa we heard many stories from locals about fishing co-ops and government issues that ought never happen. However we can only do so much!! Our clients continue to appreciate the soup prepared by...
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Beginning Nov.16th the market at Crocodiles starts up again!! 9-12 be sure to come and enjoy with both old and new friends. Yucatán mourns the passing of its greatest Carnaval King The passing of Marcelo Sanguinetti — the Carnaval King best known as...
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A Progreso beach is more popular now that the pigs have moved in By Abraham Bojórquez May 27, 2022 This is the simple concept that is drawing more and more visitors to Pig Beach in Yucalpetén, the place a family of these adorable creatures now call...
Activities at the Food Bank House November 2022
Might help if you have these numbers to call. All have whats app capacity. Sharon 999 169 4704Carmita 999 220 7036Malu 999 393 1418 We are always there the morning of the 15th. The junior volunteers have been busy at the house doing assessments, packing...
Update on Luis Dzib
Hola to Luis' many friends and supporters, This is the final report. WE DID IT!!! Thanks to several very generous gifts in April, we have exceeded our goal and been able to pay off Luis' medical debt in full with a wee bit left which the family...
Update On Luis Dzib
Luis' recovery is moving along poco a poco, although he had a small setback last month because the area where the debris hit him in his upper chest developed an abscess (a nasty looking, large pussy blister) which doctors removed and stitched the wound (at...
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Beach Communities,The successful return of “Evenings by the Sea” to the port of Progreso, YucatánThe event that was attended by the municipal president of Progreso, Julián Zacarías Curi, accompanied by his wife Alma Gutiérrez Novelo.(TYT).- “Tonight we were able to...
Changes for the Food Bank
REMEMBER: Calle 23 x 24 y 14 y 12. About 3 blocks east from the park and 3 blocks from calle 19. 2 storey house with food bank poster. 2nd Floor: Las Mujeres de Chicxulub. Feb.22nd we held our first bazaar and will do so...
Special Request
This request comes from Kitty, who has been involved with several successful projects, most recently CAPP program. Luis' son & daughter-in-law were here yesterday with some good news for a change. He was discharged from the hospital on the 14th and is now in...
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Changes for the Chicxulub Food Bank
The major changes affect all of us.. Yesterday during the January dispensa Carmita and I had several serious discussions. For all of you who have been with us since the beginning, 2005 and those have joined us along the way like the rest of the world, things are...
January 2022 Dispensa
It was a fresh morning for the folks coming in for their dispensas. Everyone was smiling and happy for the extra soup donated by Gordon. Colleen, a new volunteer from Kingston was present to see the comings and goings of everyone