Pastor John Harrell, CEO of Black Men United along with Congressman Danny K. Davis, Black Men United, World Vision Director Reed Slattery, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Alderwoman Emma Mitts, and other local leaders will lead a motorcade of volunteers as they escort three 53-foot-long trailers to the expressway en route to Buffalo, New York. This comes after days of collecting much-needed items from Chicago area residents that will be delivered to the area of East Buffalo where thousands are in crisis due to not having a credible grocery available.
“As Chicago residents, we cannot stand idle and watch our fellow brothers and sisters in Buffalo fight for survival. The last thing any American should be concerned about is the challenges of acquiring food and water. I am thankful that Chicago is responding so quickly.” says Pastor Harrell.
Pastor Harrell in conjunction with a local Trucking Firm, community leaders, and public officials formally announced a county-wide water, PPE, and an essential supplies drop-off campaign on Chicago’s westside within the past week. The response has been overwhelming. The items are being received, packaged, and now prepared to be transported to Buffalo, New York amid the shortages of goods.
Upon receiving these calls for help in Buffalo, Pastor Harrell contacted leaders from the business community, elected officials, and civic leaders to roll their sleeves up and help. Harrell adds, “Often, we take for granted the readiness in which Chicago is known for around the world. Therefore, we must always be mindful and ready to help people throughout the United States that are not as fortunate.”
The items are being transported 532 miles to Buffalo and arrive early Wednesday morning at local churches where volunteers and church staff will receive the items. The items will be distributed to Buffalo-area residents who will line up to receive the goods.
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