There's been an outpouring of support for asylum seekers at the border waiting their turn to go through the immigration process, and many in San Diego are wondering how they can lend a helping hand.
Then there are the items that we take for granted, like undergarments and shoelaces. Pajanor said migrants' shoelaces are taken by immigration authorities as they're being processed.
CCSD is at about 70% shelter capacity, according to Pajanor. He said once they hit 85%, they start prioritizing people who they consider most vulnerable: women, children, the sick and the elderly.Feeding San Diego"We’re still seeing families that suffered financial setbacks from the pandemic, whether it’s job loss, family-member loss and sickness," said Carissa Cisneros with Feeding San Diego.
They work in collaboration with some of the shelters taking in asylum seekers, and they're asking for monetary donations to keep helping everyone through the tough times. Viewers have reached out to NBC 7 asking if they're allowed to bring food and items directly to the border and the answer is yes, yes. But first, consider helping out these organizations and other trusted groups who are directly working with the asylum seekers and local families.
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