On July 8, Abood A —a member of our own community—distributed fresh fruits and vegetables to families in Gaza. If you watch the video of this distribution—and I really hope you do—you'll see firsthand the raw, heartbreaking gratitude. The first woman in line is moved to tears—not just out of thanks, but out of sheer desperation and relief. These families are profoundly grateful for even the most basic necessities.
Look closely at the conditions they’re enduring. These aren’t even proper tents—just makeshift shelters. It’s a stark reminder that these people have been marginalized by policies and forgotten by the world.
We need to share their story. These families have no one outside of Gaza to speak for them. They don't have phones or campaigns. They are the very definition of the forgotten families we aim to help.
We are literally the first ones to reach them with fresh food. So please, share this widely—on your social media, with your friends, neighbors, family, churches, mosques, and community centers.
We see images like this all the time on our timelines, but this is different—this is one of our own community members, Abood, on the ground. That should bring this reality closer to home. These are not distant faces; these are real people, and we need to understand that this could be any of us in a different circumstance.
I’m asking you—please donate to this initiative. Without your contributions, none of this would be possible. I’m grateful to every one of you who has shared and donated already. These families are in desperate need, and it’s on us to do what we can for our fellow human beings.
