KSBW: Free Health and Wellness Event for Salinas Valley Farmworkers

FOOD BOXES DISTRUBUTED TODAY! Dozens of food boxes were distributed free to so many families at the Salinas Farmworker Health Fair at Sherwood Hall. Big thanks to Driscoll’s, Taylor Farms, and Tanimura & Antle for donating fresh produce and Esperanza Community Farms for providing your organic produce to families in need. I was proud to pick up some of the donated produce by our local farmers!🙏🏽🍓🥬 🥦

FREE GLASSES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS!🤓 Thank you to the Lions Clubs for providing free vision screenings and eyeglasses to dozens of Salinas residents today! This Farmworker never owned eyeglasses and was proud to receive his very first pair today. He shared that he could now read more clearly, a moment that made the entire day worthwhile. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping our neighbors see clearly and improving lives through your service!❤️👓

SUPPORTING OUR FARMWORKERS & THEIR FAMILIES!🌱🩺 Huge turnout today with over 400 people in attendance for the California Life Sciences’ 3rd Annual Farmworker Health Fair at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, right here in my district!👏🏽 Thank you to Aracely Campa, California Life Sciences, and all the healthcare providers, community partners, sponsors and volunteers who brought free health services and resources to our farmworker families. Special thanks to Driscoll’s, Taylor Farms, and Tanimura & Antle for donating fresh produce and Esperanza Community Farms for providing your organic produce to families in need.🍓🥬 🥦 Our farmworkers help feed the nation and sustain our local economy. They deserve quality healthcare and to know that they are valued, appreciated and supported, especially during these challenging times. The Lions Club provided free glasses to many local residents in need, including this worker who had his first pair of glasses in his life. This made it all worth it, and so many also got their vision needs taken care of. 🤓 Dozens of others took advantage of the legal consultations as well. Thank you to UFW Foundation and the Watsonville Law Center.🙏🏽⚖️ Monterey County stands with our farmworker and immigrant families. ¡Siempre con el pueblo!✊🏽

REMINDER TO VOTE!🗳️🇺🇸 As of October 24th, only 38,376 out of Monterey County’s 220,213 registered voters had submitted their ballots. That’s just 17.4%! With only 10 days left until Election Day on November 3, please return your ballot soon. Your voice matters. Make your vote count!✍️✅

🚨SUNDAY~FREE FARMWORKER HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT! 🌱🩺 Join us at Sherwood Hall in Salinas for a FREE community event supporting the health and well-being of our farmworkers and their families! Califormia Life Sciences is excited to host their 3rd Annual Farmworker Health Equity Event on October 24 at Sherwood Hall. Local healthcare and community partners will provide a range of health, wellness and wraparound services on-site. Food donations, gift cards, lunch and raffles will also be offered. This year, they are offering the following services and resources: 🔸Glucose and blood pressure screenings 🔸Flu vaccinations 🔸Dental services 🔸Vision services 🔸Legal services 🔸Food and household resource distributions for families to take home 🔸Lunch for families attending the event 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ 11 AM–4 PM 📍 Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906 ~~~~~~~~~~ 🚨ESTE DOMINGO~EVENTO GRATUITO DE SALUD Y BIENESTAR PARA TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS! 🌱🩺 ¡Acompáñenos en Sherwood Hall, en Salinas, para un evento comunitario gratuito dedicado a apoyar la salud y el bienestar de los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias! California Life Sciences se complace en organizar su 3.er Evento Anual de Equidad en Salud para Trabajadores Agrícolas el 24 de octubre en Sherwood Hall. Socios comunitarios y proveedores de atención médica locales ofrecerán diversos servicios de salud, bienestar y asistencia integral en el lugar. También se ofrecerán donaciones de alimentos, tarjetas de regalo, almuerzo y rifas. Este año, se brindarán los siguientes servicios y recursos: 🔸Pruebas de glucosa y presión arterial 🔸Vacunas contra la gripe 🔸Servicios dentales 🔸Servicios de la vista 🔸Servicios legales 🔸Distribución de alimentos y artículos para el hogar para que las familias se los lleven a casa 🔸Almuerzo para las familias que asistan al evento 📅 Domingo, 25 de octubre de 2026 ⏰ 11 a. m. – 4 p. m. 📍 Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906

🚨TAKE ACTION ON THE 2030 CENSUS! 📢⚖️ California counties, cities and local leaders are urged to submit comments opposing a proposed federal rule that would exclude entire categories of immigrants from the 2030 U.S. Census. The proposed federal rule would, among other things: 🚫 Count only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, excluding other immigrants, including visa holders, DACA recipients, Temporary Protected Status holders and asylum applicants. 🚫 Prohibit questions about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation on questionnaires used for the census count. These changes will undermine fair representation, jeopardize funding for essential local services and limit the data communities need to protect civil rights and plan for the future. Our local governments serve all residents regardless of immigration status, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. EVERYONE deserves to be counted!✍️ @CSAC_Counties @NACoCounties 🗓️ SUBMIT COMMENTS BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 2, 2026 DEADLINE.⚖️ NACo’s action page provides an analysis, sample letters and instructions for submitting comments. Make your community’s voice heard! 👉 TAKE ACTION HERE⁠: naco.org/resource/2030-decen…

25 YEARS OF THE WATSONVILLE LAW CENTER!✊🏽⚖️ Proud to join the celebration of the Watsonville Law Center’s 25 years of providing vital legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout the Monterey Bay region. With its recently opened office in Oldtown Salinas, the organization is expanding access to justice in our community. Thank you to the entire dedicated team for your tireless advocacy and commitment to our most vulnerable residents. You have made a profound difference in countless lives, helping ensure that access to justice does not depend on someone’s ability to pay. Congratulations on 25 years of standing up for our communities!