Ignacio, 80, is a proud and loving husband and father. He enjoys spending time with his family.
“[My grandkids and great grandkids] always want me to push them in their little car,” Ignacio says, “and they want me to dance with them.”
Ignacio and his wife of 60 years have lived in Garden City for 42 years. The couple has created a legacy to be proud of.
“We raised our daughters with a lot of love, and there’s always been a lot of love in the family,” says Ignacio.
The family’s close-knit bond has helped them weather many challenges including the declining health of Ignacio’s wife.
“One of my daughters takes care of my wife during the day, and the other at night,” Ignacio shares.
Since Ignacio retired, it has been a challenge for him to afford enough healthy food for his wife and daughters who live with him.
“We live off our [Social Security] check, but right now it’s not enough because everything is so expensive,” Ignacio says.
Ignacio wanted to grow corn, but his daughter got rid of the tractor. Ignacio shares that while he misses the tractor, he can visit the Kansas Food Bank mobile pantry in Garden City to pick up nourishing food.
“I’m really happy that [the Food Bank] help[s] the community,” Ignacio says. “I’m so grateful to all of you.”