Rollin' Out
Kate and Dacia hit the road with the second run of Mobile Loaves & Fishes relief efforts along the Gulf Coast.
By Kate X Messer, 11:10AM, Sat. Sep. 20, 2008
Like a well-oiled ant hill (hey, it's early… cut me some metaphor slack), the Mobile Loaves & Fishes commissary served as the staging point for an early morning roll out. Like last week's trip, the NGO has loaded up catering trucks, trailers full of ice, water, and fuel, but this time, the size of the caravan is monster truck. We are rolling out with 10 vehicles and 40 or so eager volunteers ready to spread the gospel of MLF's "happiness business," supplying sustenance and emotional substance for the folks affected by Hurricane Ike.
Currently, we are cooking on Hwy 36 just south off the Sealy exit off I-10.
And that pretty picture up there, of one of Austin's favorite daughters? Well, that's there, because Ms. Sandra Bullock is a major supporter of the group's relief effort.
"Just like during Hurricane Katrina, Sandra has tremendous compassion for the many people whose lives were turned upside down by these catastrophic events. She has a servant's heart," according to Alan Graham, MLF founder and Santa-in-charge.
More pictures, dispatches, and video soon.
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