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Join Aroma Horno & Café in Supporting Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts

Update Aroma Horno & Café: A Local Beacon of Hope for Venezuela Located in the heart of Hackettstown, Aroma Horno & Café is making waves in the community by stepping up to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, where communities are struggling in the aftermath of a devastating double earthquake. How You Can Help Right Now The café has initiated a local donation drive to collect crucial supplies, including nonperishable food, hygiene products, and medications, which will be shipped to Venezuela through Maracaibo Restaurant in Union City, known for its deep connections to the Venezuelan community. This gathering of supplies reflects the sense of urgency and solidarity within the local community. Residents of Hackettstown and surrounding areas—including Budd Lake, Washington, and Chester—are encouraged to bring in their donations. Items like diapers and dry pet food are particularly needed as they face shortages in the earthquake-impacted regions. The Need for Community Involvement The aftermath of the earthquakes has left over 1,000 individuals dead and many homes destroyed. Local businesses, including Aroma Horno, have been pivotal in mobilizing support for families in Venezuela, ensuring that urgent needs are addressed. As the café stands as a community hub, it not only serves great food but also functions as a platform for collective action. The Impact of Donations Beyond Borders As seen in Union City, where a similar effort collected essential supplies for Venezuela, the outpouring of support from the community has a powerful effect. Volunteers coordinate logistics, packing boxes filled with donations from those who want to help, reinforcing the bond between diaspora communities and their families back home. Organizations such as UNICEF and the United Nations are also involved in these efforts, calling on global support for critical supplies. Thus, participation in local drives amplifies this international response, creating a network of hope and resilience. Your Role in the Relief Response Communities across Northern NJ, including Sussex County and Andover Township, have the opportunity to unify for a common cause. By participating in the donation drive at Aroma Horno, individuals not only assist directly but also create a ripple effect of kindness that contributes to larger global humanitarian efforts. If you live in nearby towns such as Newton or Sparta Township, consider visiting Aroma Horno & Café. As they accept donations, you can witness firsthand the collective efforts of a community coming together for a shared purpose. This drive exemplifies how local businesses can act as focal points for social good—bringing communities together to aid those in desperate need across the globe.