Fresno family collecting life-saving supplies to be sent to Venezuela

Following rare twin earthquakes in Venezuela that left thousands dead and injured, a Fresno family is collecting life-saving supplies to be sent to the region.

"Our community in the Central Valley, it was asking me 'Let's do something! Let's do something!' I tried to help put everybody together to send these donations. Because right now, this is a crucial moment," said Mary Bastos, who is from Venezuela and has lived in Fresno for 9 years.

Bastos and her husband are currently receiving donations at their home at 4678 N Safford Ave near Old Fig Garden.

Starting Sunday, donations can also be dropped off at the Catedral Episcopal Santiago Apostol. Bastos said she will help receive donations there from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

She is asking for donations including medical supplies and baby supplies.

The Global Empowerment Mission will pick up donations on July 5th to bring to Venezuela.