Laid-off oyster workers in Louisiana receive an outpouring of donations

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In response to a number of news articles about people losing their jobs as a result of the BP oil spill, sympathetic strangers from around the country donated money to help laid-off employees from AmeriPure Oyster Processing Company make it through the hard times.


One woman was able to still throw her daughter's first birthday party; others were still able to afford the groceries, school supplies, and other things they needed.


Ameripure has set up a tax-deductible relief fund for their ex-employees, until they can find work again.