From time to time, it falls on all of us to lift someone else. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or why they stand in need, when others are hurting, it hurts us, too.
My husband and I made a deal very early on in our marriage, when we were still sleeping on the floor, surviving on lentils and arguing over the heels of the bread, that if we ever saw anyone hungry, we would feed them and figure out the finances of it later. This was something my dad had taught me and I felt compelled to continue it. After seeing news reports of people arriving to our country with little besides the shirt on their back, I started searching for an organization that would take donations and deliver them to those in need.
After a bit of searching, I found the Socorro Foundation. I sent them an email and received a text message right back. When I asked if I could send them items from Amazon, their Executive Director Anamichelle sent me photos of their facility & a list of the items they needed most. I cried, friends.
When someone sends me a list of needs that ONLY includes baby formula, baby bottles, underwear, gentle soap for children & socks, my heart just hurts. Especially since I know that if others were aware of where to send these things, their cup would runneth over.
They need:
1: Baby Formula – she specifically requested the Nestle Nido brand.
2: Baby bottles
3: Underwear in all sizes from small children to large adults
5: Baby Gentle Body & Hair Soap
My own experience donating is that they are professional, grateful & doing good works. Anamichelle sent me this after my donation arrived. 
Many of these items can be purchased for about the same cost as a quilt pattern. So, if you would like to help but also love to quilt, you can order any of these items and email me your receipt through the contact info above (or dm it to me on IG @a.crafty.fox) & I will send you a copy of the Treasure Map pattern from my shop. So it becomes win-win-win. Families at the border will receive necessities, you will receive a quilt pattern AND the knowledge you fed and clothed those in need & I will sleep better knowing that I at least tried to do my part.
I’ve created an Amazon wish list that will ship these items directly to the Foundation in Hidalgo Texas. You can access that here. If you’d prefer I send you the address, just shoot me an email.
This is the quilt pattern you will receive. It was one of my first patterns and is still a favorite! Thanks for my mom for making this gorgeous version!
Bless you for your kindness. The world needs more people like you. Thank you.
Done and shared on my Facebook page. Thank you for making it easy!
What a wonderful thing you are doing!
The situation on our border, I have been sad,cried,been angered and felt helpless. Thank you for the opportunity to actually do something. My donation has been purchased and sent! Today I smile just a little imagining the happiness so many “Amazon” boxes arriving after people are moved to act after reading your blog. You made it so easy, Thank you——Sandi
Thank you. We all need to be reminded of how good our life’s are and to help those in need.
What a wonderfully practical way to make a difference. Thanks for sharing1
Thank you! I have been sending amazon to recently relocated refugees in So CA and now I can send to the refugees at the border. Bless you for your kind heart and it’s nice to see you again.
What a wonderful idea. Thank you for the nudge to action. Small things add up.
Done! Thanks for sharing this! I will be sharing too.
Thank you! Nice to have a way to help from far away. This is an answer to prayer. I have shared too. And donated.
thank you so much for donating! These little things mean the world to those who don’t have them. I am so humbled by the generosity I’ve seen today!
You two are amazing! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help!
I just sent a hefty order through Amazon. I’m thrilled at how easy it was. I’m passing the
word through my quilting friends. Bless you.
Done! Thank you for the work you did to locate this organization!
Thank you for sharing this (and Nicole at @saphre1964) I ordered underwear, socks and shampoo from your Amazon list. My hearts go out to those that struggle so hard to provide a better life for their families. My order number is Order# 111-6222230-6542643. I added that I found them thru you and Nicole.
Thank you so much! I’ll send over the pattern this evening! (we are still family reunioning :))
Thank you for researching and finding a way for us to make a difference. xx becca