One pallet at a time, Bay Area dockworkers are determined to get at least one shipment container filled and set to sea, providing much-needed supplies to those devastated by the Maui wildfires.
"Toiletries, feminine products, clothing, garbage bags, pet food," said Gina Villegiante, noting some of the items they're collecting. She is a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 10 and says it will take about 13 days for the shipment to dock.
The container, located at North Point and Mason Streets, is capturing the attention of San Francisco tourists.The Jessen's are visiting from Australia, a country that's seen its own wildfire wrath.Jonathan Jessen is a firefighter and got emotional when speaking about the wildfires on Maui."And it does affect you," added Johnathan. "Look, I'm sort of getting teary now, feeling for those people.
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