Community Support

In addition to distributing the “coupons” for the Christmas parcels, the Red Cross also took on some of the responsibilities of working directly with postal customers. Volunteers passed out the standardized packaging (limited to just 9 by 4 by 3 inches) and performed inspections to check for prohibited goods and ensure the parcel did not exceed the 3-pound weight limit.

Below: uniformed Red Cross volunteers inspect contents, and weigh, and seal packages.