As we enjoy Ontario fruits and vegetables we often forget those who spend hours toiling in the fields or greenhouses to produce the produce. Today it is 34 degrees with a humidex of over 43 degrees so if you work all day out in the fields it is hot.

Many of the Migrant workers are part of the Agricultural Workers programme where they spend 6 to 9 months working in the fields or greenhouses. To be part of this programme you must be married with a family and pass a medical. Many come back to the same farm or greenhouse year after year.

As part of a Systemic Change project funded by ONRC St Joseph's Conference in Chatham working with the Kent Migrant Workers Committee, workers either road their bikes or we bussed them to St Joseph's church where a Mass in Spanish was celebrated complete with Spanish Music.

The workers plus several other Spanish speaking friends came to the Spirit and Light Centre for a delicious meal and a time to connect with everyone. Several tables of donated clothes were available for the workers to take, as well every one received packages of soap and shampoo.

Those who attended thought it was a very worthwhile effort and we will do it again in August