Mercy Chefs Deploys to New Mexico to Aid Wildfire Victims, First Responders
Mercy Chefs Deploys to New Mexico to Aid Wildfire Victims, First Responders
Mercy Chefs, a Virginia-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization that serveschef-prepared meals in national emergencies and natural disasters, has deployed to Taos, New Mexico to provide meal service to evacuees seeking shelter and first responders as deadly wildfires continue to expand throughout the state.
Over the weekend, the nonprofit organization served lunch and dinner in Angel Fire and Taos. It plans to add service to Eagle Nest and other areas in the coming days.
“No one should ever have to face this much devastation and loss,” said Gary LeBlanc, founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs. “With multiple wildfires burning throughout the state and consistent, powerful winds, we know that evacuation sites are subject to change and more towns may be at risk. Nevertheless, we are committed to serving the evacuees, firefighters and other first responders with a good meal and a side of hope.”
Mercy Chefs has served more than 20 million meals since its founding in 2006 in the aftermath of Katrina when LeBlanc went to New Orleans to volunteer and realized disaster relief could be done better.
To support Mercy Chefs in its current relief efforts, visit www.mercychefs.com. Follow Mercy Chefs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on its relief efforts