In the past few months, hurricanes and wildfires have impacted American families as far away as Puerto Rico and as close by as Santa Rosa. Each time, Teamster Locals around the country, including Local 856, have stepped up to provide relief.

“The Teamsters have a long tradition throughout our history of assisting people in our communities in times of need. When tragedy hits, it’s a time for everyone to come together and have each other’s back. That’s what being in a union is all about.” –Local 856 Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer Peter Finn

Check out these videos and images of Teamsters working on the ground to assist Teamster families and communities in need:

Teamsters Hurricane Harvey Relief Convoy (click to watch the video)

Teamsters 856 Vice President Rudy Gonzalez helps load Local 856-donated supplies into a convoy of Teamster trucks heading to Houston to provide Hurricane Harvey relief.

Local 856 donated supplies to a convoy of Teamster trucks heading to Houston to provide Hurricane Harvey relief

The Teamster Joint Council 7 truck loaded and ready to bring relief supplies to families in Houston

Teamsters Distribute Relief Supplies in Puerto Rico (click to watch the video)

Teamsters Collect and Distribute Relief Supplies to Families Impacted by California Wildfires

Local 856 teamed up with UPS to bring relief supplies to families impacted by the wildfires in Santa Rosa. Supplies were distributed out of Teamsters Local 665.

Local 856 teamed up with UPS to bring relief supplies to families impacted by the wildfires in Santa Rosa. Supplies were distributed out of Teamsters Local 665. Local 856 worked with Teamsters Local 315, Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, and the Alameda community to make it happen.

A view of just a fraction of the supplies collected and donated

Supplies continue to be collected and distributed to families in need

Supplies continue to be collected and distributed to families in need