Rufino Murillo had an estimated $20,000 worth of fresh steaks, pork chops and ground round in his semi trailer that he wasn’t able to deliver to the market. So instead, he gave it to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria, where Monsignor Richard Martini, the church pastor, and the church’s chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul recruited volunteers to distribute the meat to families in need. The church told other Carpinteria churches, and by Saturday afternoon, a large line was formed outside the church. Those receiving the meat were encouraged to bring extra to their neighbors and friends. The end result was many people received the food, thanks to Mr. Murillo’s donation.
