Oral history interview with Aurea "Angie" Hernández, June 17, 2022

File Name: CPR_AHR_20210617
Title: Oral history interview with Aurea "Angie" Hernández, June 17, 2022
Summary: Aurea "Aggie" Hernández Rodríguez serves as the coordinator of Caritas at the Church Espíritu Santo Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Caritas is an international non-profit organization subsidized by the Catholic Church. Under this initiative, the Compartiendo mi Pan program was developed, a food bank where the community can donate fresh and non-perishable groceries to assist those in need. This interview highlights the experiences following Hurricane Maria. To address this emergency, ministers conducted a census to distribute provisions to the affected community. In her narrative, Aurea emphasizes the organization's commitment to community service, without discrimination.
Interview Date: 2026-06-17
Location of Interview: Toa Alta
Language: Spanish
Community Organization: CA: Cáritas Parroquia del Espíritu Santo en Levittown
Interviewee Name: Hernández Rodríguez, Aurea M.
Interviewer Name: Betancourt Malavé, Natalia M.
Emergencies: Hunger
Responses: Food relief