FFWR Press Releases
As recipients of the USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant, the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association takes all efforts to distribute payments to farmworkers very seriously. In doing so, we find it pertinent to be transparent in an effort to keep prospective beneficiaries up to date with where we are in the process and how they can receive their well-deserved relief payments. The following press releases are available to those seeking updates from NMSHSA regarding the FFWR program.
One Year of Relief Payment Distributions
Over the past year, the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) has been responsible for overseeing a portion of the Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program. Because of their diligent work, more than 55,000 farmworkers who worked in agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic have received one-time payments of $600.
Six Months Empowering Farmworkers
The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) proudly shares their six-month milestone in their commitment to the Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program. Following their initial relief payment distribution, the NMSHSA has successfully traveled to over 35 states distributing funds to 41,034 deserving farmworkers.