‘I’m God’s Hands and Feet’: Once Homeless NY Pastor Praised for Tirelessly Serving Families Impacted by COVID-19 By CBN News
By Andrea Morris
One New York pastor is being praised for his endless efforts to assist those who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Pastor Francisco Fernandez received a parade of appreciation on May 5 in front of Iglesia Sol De Justicia, a small church that rests in the heart of Brooklyn.
Cars honked their horns and passengers applauded Pastor Fernandez for tirelessly distributing much-needed food and hygiene products to families in need.
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“The community’s greatest need right now is food,” the pastor said. “They’re crying out for food. They’re hungry. This is a time we need to step out of the four walls.”
Fernandez partnered with the Christian aid group, World Vision to distribute family emergency kits that contain enough food to feed a family of five for one week.
World Vision manager Sandy Aguila-Rosa said Fernandez understands the need for his community, which has suffered greatly during the pandemic.
“So many people were dying of COVID-19. And he was here working until midnight with his wife and some volunteers, delivering food to the people that wouldn’t come out because they were afraid,” Aguila-Rosa said. “He knew their need as well.”
Pastor Fernandez, who was once homeless, understands the current situation more than most. “I know the need. I know what hunger is. I know what it is to go without food, without a place,” he said.
