Nearly a year after Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco, Hurricane John ravaged an even wider area, impacting the coast from Costa Chica to Costa Grande and reaching inland to the mountains of Chilpancingo de los Bravo—a stretch of more than 130 miles of mountainous coastline peppered with rural villages.
The WCK team managed challenges posed by the terrain and landslides that impacted the region for weeks following the storm. Despite the hurdles, we provided more than 885,000 meals through 143 distribution points reached by land, air, and water.
WCK’s past efforts in Acapulco informed our work in response to Hurricane John. The knowledge, connections, and friends made in the wake of Hurricane Otis positioned our teams to begin serving communities in need immediately after Hurricane John cleared Mexico’s rugged Pacific Coast.
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Supporting Families in Guerrero
Despite the hurdles, WCK provided more than 885,000 meals through 143 distribution points reached by land, air, and water.
WCK’s Acapulco Field Kitchen
The bulk of meals we distribute across the enormous affected area come from our Field Kitchen in Acapulco. WCK teams built the kitchen in just three days.
What’s even more remarkable than the swift opening is the work happening under its tented roof every day. WCK staff, volunteers, cleaners, maintenance specialists, equipment and food loaders, distribution team members, cooks, and logistical coordinators work in concert to create 20,000 meals a day for Acapulco and surrounding towns.
Whatever it takes…
WCK’s Relief Team rigorously scouted the areas affected by Hurricane John on Mexico’s Pacific coast, identifying families in need of food and potable water. This challenging mission involved helicopters, boats, ladders, ATVs, and our dedicated volunteers.
