YUMA, Ariz. -- A rural border city in Arizona sees no end in sight to the surge of migrants and families crossing the border into their community. Yuma mayor Douglas Nicholls issued a proclamation of emergency at the border in April, declaring a “humanitarian crisis” that is still affecting the community. It’s not just Yuma’s issue.”YUMA, ARIZONA MAYOR DECLARES EMERGENCY OVER MIGRANT SITUATIONIt’s put a strain on the Yuma Food Bank, which has turned into a migrant donation center. “Our primary mission is to get food out into the community,” Shara Whitehead, Yuma Food Bank president and CEO, said. Yuma Border Patrol agent Jose Gaibay said they need more manpower to deal with the “large influx”.
Source: Fox News May 09, 2019 23:00 UTC