Hiya Flats witnessed an extraordinary display of generosity and community support as The Commoners, organized our largest food donation project to date on 3rd June.
The initiative, aptly named "Nourish Together: The Commoners' Food Project," aimed to provide essential sustenance to individuals and families facing food insecurity in the area.
The Commoners have long been committed to assisting vulnerable communities by offering basic food supplies on a monthly basis. In fact, some families currently residing in Hiya Flats have received support from The Commoners even prior to their relocation to the area.
However, until recently, the Nourish Together project had been operating on a relatively small scale.
Few months ago, The Commoners initiated discussions with the State Trading Organization (STO) to explore the possibility of collaborating on a larger scale to serve the community better.
STO recognized the significance of the cause and agreed to provide substantial assistance. As a result, 45 bags of food were generously contributed by the STO for the project.
The donation from the STO included 750KG of flour, 750KG of sugar, and 750KG of rice, equivalent to 50KG or 15 bags of each item.
Collaborating closely with the STO, The Commoners successfully distributed a staggering 2,500 kilograms, or 2.5 tons, of food to the Hiya area.
The distribution event took place at Hiya Tower-4, where individuals and families on The Commoners' "care list" were informed of the scheduled time to collect their food supplies.
Additionally, any remaining food items were made available to those not on the list, provided they presented their national identification cards and information about their flats.
The event commenced at 3:30 p.m. and continued until 6:00 p.m., during which time a total of 833 people benefited from the substantial food donation.
The atmosphere was one of gratitude and appreciation as community members gathered to receive their provisions, knowing that their basic nutritional needs would be met thanks to the generosity and compassion of our donors.
The successful execution of the Nourish Together project highlights the significant impact that collective efforts can have on combating food insecurity within communities. It serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between NGOs and governmental organizations in making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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