Wings CRS – Hurricane Otis Emergency Feeding Mission Summary

Wings CRS - Hurricane Otis Emergency Feeding Mission (2023-2024) Summary

Mission Objective:

Provide emergency food and hygiene supplies to impoverished families in the Acapulco region impacted by Hurricane Otis, addressing immediate survival needs and fostering long-term resilience.

Scope of the Mission:

A team of 14 volunteers launched an emergency feeding mission to vulnerable communities in Guerrero. The mission began amid tragedy, with three volunteers and four journalists tragically killed. The team reorganized in Acapulco, focusing on several underserved communities of the poorest of the poor who were ignored and as a result t had received only 1 to 2 of the 10 rationed boxes (1-2 day supply) distributed by the National Guard.

Key Achievements:

  • Families Supported: 1,186
  • Total Lives Impacted: ~4,500 individuals
  • Mission Duration: 10 months

Aid Provided:

  • Food Supplies: Monthly pantry per family (cereal, oil, milk, rice/noodles, lentils, canned meat)
  • Hygiene Supplies: Bleach, soap, toilet paper, and 4 liters of drinking water per family

Mission Priorities:

  1. Rapid Response: Timely distribution to meet survival needs
  2. Efficient Coordination: Managed logistics to ensure aid reached target communities
  3. Humanitarian Impact: Restored hope and stability in disaster-affected areas

Outcome:

This mission reinforced Wings CRS’s commitment to humanitarian relief, addressing immediate needs and strengthening community resilience. Wings CRS continues to serve as a beacon of hope, empowering vulnerable communities toward stability and recovery
 
 
Mahalo, and may God bless us in this mission to save more lives!