The Oregon Human Development Corporation has provided funding to provide shelter for migrant farmworkers in alternate locations because of reduced availability in labor camps due to COVID-19 regulations. Jessica Smith of The Next Door says they have been working with hotels in the Hood River area as the pear harvest begins to be ready to provide housing for those workers that need it, although they aren’t sure how much they will need. Food and transportation services are also provided in the program. Farm owners or farmworkers in need of the program can call The Next Door at 541-308-7099 for information.