Labor of Love feeds ag workers in the Imperial Valley

Dozens of farm workers were treated to breakfast this week as a sign of gratitude from the community.

More than 60 farm workers in Holtville enjoyed breakfast brought to them by the Labor of Love program, Tuesday morning. This is the first time the Yuma program offers this type of event in the Imperial Valley, according to organizers.

The program initiated last year through the Yuma Fresh Association as a way to thank farm workers for their work. The event was in collaboration with the Imperial Valley Vegetable Grower’s Association and Yessi and Company.

“These people are the heart and soul of the agriculture business, which is the heart and soul of how we have healthy foods on our tables all across the country. Without them we couldn’t have that, so we are just so grateful for everything that they do for the industry and the world,” said Kristin Sheppeard, Labor of Love program.

Sheppeard says they plan to offer more of these events for other farm workers in the Imperial Valley.