Day Five of the Fast for Fair Food was another day full of news and surprises — including the first rain of the week — capped off by the arrival of allies and families of the fasters ahead of Saturday’s huge procession and celebration to break the Fast.

Support for the fasters and their call for a partnership with Publix, based on mutual respect, to advance human rights in the fields has grown exponentially over the week. Clergy and lay people, students and families, people from all walks of life have heard the fasters’ call and rallied to their side, laying the foundation for a powerful movement to break through Publix’s resistance and bring Florida’s largest corporation into the Fair Food Program.

Go to the Fast for Fair Food website to see “Postcards from the Fast” (photos and portraits from today’s action without description), a full media round-up from Day Five, and more. Then check back tomorrow for updates from Day Six!