Over 30,000 Pounds of Donations Head to Haiti

New Yorkers came together to do a world of good after Hurricane Matthew caused devastation across the island nation of Haiti.

According to the Governors office over 30,000 pounds of food, water, hygiene products, medical supplies and clothing are headed to Haiti thanks to donations from New Yorkers and public officials.

“Haiti is still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and I am proud New Yorkers opened their hearts and donated these much needed supplies to support this nation’s recovery efforts,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement. “New Yorkers always help their neighbors in need, whether they are next door or around the globe.”

Hurricane Matthew devastated southwestern Haiti in the beginning of October, leaving nearly 500 people dead and approximately 150,000 homeless. This only six years after suffering at catastrophic earthquake which claimed the lives of over 300,000 people. The Haitian government is thankful that the people of New York continue to give their support time and time again.

 “Hurricane Matthew caused much devastation in so many areas of the country and the outpouring of aid from the people of New York is so great, said Consul General Peter Helder Bernard of the Haitian Consulate. It is an honor to personally thank you all for your generosity and support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Haiti loves New York…and New York loves Haiti.”

The Haitian Consulate worked alongside the Governors office and other elected officials to help manage and collect the community donations. Thanks to the New York National Guard those donation were collected from across the state and will be trained down to Florida where the Haitian Consulate will then transport the donations to Haiti for distribution.