Farmworker Caravan Tamale Extravaganza: In San Jose, nearly 100 volunteers joined forces on Monday for a heartwarming initiative, collectively crafting 2,400 tamales. This collaborative effort was orchestrated by the nonprofit Farmworker Caravan.
Farmworker Caravan, led by the dedicated executive director Darlene Tenes, plans to distribute these tamales to 200 farmworker families on Wednesday. Tenes expressed the sentiment behind the event, emphasizing the familial atmosphere and the act of making tamales with love for those who tirelessly contribute to putting food on our tables throughout the year.
The tamale-making process involved numerous hands working on the filling, masa, folding, and ultimately steaming. The event even featured a Tamale-Making 101 class to engage participants.
Beyond the tamale assembly, a Christmas market was organized, showcasing the products of small business owners. Sandra Martinez Andres, founder of Garcia’s E-Market, shared her journey from crafting bracelets to incorporating her grandmother’s handmade napkin cloths into her collection. She highlighted the significance of including her grandmother in the creative process.
Claudia Lopez, proprietor of The Guatemalan Boutique, LLC, based in San Juan Bautista, seized the opportunity to display and promote handcrafted jewelry and home goods from Guatemala and Mexico. Lopez expressed her enthusiasm for sharing her culture and contributing to the community.
As the day progressed, volunteers continued cooking and packaging the tamales, a testament to the community’s dedication to supporting and giving back to farm-working families in Half Moon Bay.
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