This organization exposes the disadvantages that farm workers have. They demonstrate through statistics at the front that 40% of farm workers are below the poverty line. About 70% of farm workers do not have insurance due to the extra expenses that they cannot afford (Hijas del Campo, 2023). The organization is from Contra Costa and has had an effective impact in their community.
Hijas Del Campo provides useful statistics and visual graphs. The resources they provide are useful to those who work in farm labor. Their site provides a user-friendly experience as it has information in both English and Spanish for those who are only Spanish-speaking.
Their mission is clear and includes testimonials on their website. This organization is very active in fighting for Farm Worker's Rights and making a change to their county. Hijas de Campo gives back to their community by providing food and offering programs that give back to their community.
Hijac del Campo was founded recently in 2020 and has been managed mainly by women leaders of the county. It started with 4 moms who were willing to take the initiative and provide personal equipment, food, and water to farm workers. In 2021, they received their first partnership which opened many doors to other partners in the future. Today, they many donations and recognition for their work that go into support of farm workers and their families.
Hijas de Campo takes action by providing food for their community and accepting volunteers to help out.
HDC provides emergency rental and utility assistance for families that are in risk of losing their homes or facing displacement. They also have their Despensa program which provides food bags and boxes to families of farm workers every month.