Fashion Designer, Organizations Produce Masks For Farmworkers

The video highlights the urgent need for PPE among farmworkers, who are essential yet often overlooked. It introduces the Masks 4 Farmworkers campaign, led by Mario De La Torre and Monica Ramirez, to provide masks to farmworkers and healthcare providers. The campaign has produced thousands of masks, addressing PPE shortages in various states. The initiative also emphasizes the ongoing need for protective gear due to farmworkers' exposure to harmful elements beyond COVID-19.

What is one of the main challenges faced by farmworkers in the United States during the pandemic?

• Lack of access to food

• Limited transportation options

• Inadequate housing facilities

• Insufficient supply of PPE

Who collaborated with Mario De La Torre to launch the Masks 4 Farmworkers campaign?

• The United Farm Workers

• Monica Ramirez

• The CDC

• The World Health Organization

What role does actor Nicolas Gonzalez play in the Masks 4 Farmworkers campaign?

• Campaign manager

• Financial sponsor

• Mask designer

• Spokesperson

How many variations of masks did De La Torre and his wife develop?

• 25

• 10

• 15

• 20

What additional benefit do masks provide to farmworkers aside from protection against COVID-19?

• Enhanced comfort

• Protection from pesticides

• Increased visibility

• Improved communication