What Happens to Farmworkers When the Heat Comes‪?‬ City Cast Boise

Last year, two farmworkers died from extreme heat — one in Oregon, and one in Washington. The tragedies prompted organizers with the non-profit Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance to spotlight unsafe conditions Idaho farmworkers deal with regularly. They created a fund and gathered donations of basic protection items to protect Idaho farmworkers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. 

Today, we’re talking with the organizers behind that fund. Irene Ruiz and Samantha Guerrero are once again raising awareness and money to support farmworkers who drive the state’s critical agriculture industry.

Here’s how you can donate to the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance’s second annual Heat and Smoke Relief for Farmworkers. IIRA is accepting donations for bottled water, bottled sports drinks, coolers, athletic coolers with spout, reusable ice packs, cooling scarves, straw hats, baseball caps, bandanas, N95 masks, sunscreen and funds. Donation drop off locations can be found in the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley and South East Idaho.

Monetary donations can be mailed to 910 W. Main St. Ste. 316 Boise, ID 83704

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