1.2 M meals for Ilonggos in need

Iloilo City’s community kitchens operating for two months now with the help of donors have provided more than one million meals to Ilonggos in need affected by the combat against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

One of the most effective initiatives of City Government, Uswag (progress) Community Kitchen (UCK) has been activated with the goal that “no Ilonggo will be left hungry”.

A total of 240 UCKs have been set up in daycare centers and barangay halls.

These are manned by Supplemental Feeding (SF) workers, volunteer Blue Angels coordinators and daycare workers who are preparing and delivering meals either for breakfast, lunch or snacks.

“As of May 20, 2020, we have a total of 1,275,424 food meals served to our 180 barangays. We thank the persons behind this initiative especially to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, and his daughter Raisa,” Point Person Mary Grace Centino said.

Centino, who is also manager of Public Employment Service Office (PESO), partnered with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) that oversees the SF and daycare workers.

The UCK also extended help to needy stranded individuals and to Badjaos.

The total distribution could reach up to 30,000 meals in one day.

“In this time of global health crisis, let us not forget to show the value of humanity through kindness and generosity within our hearts. Indeed, it is better to give than to receive. We are united as one Iloilo City,” said Centino. (Iloilo City PIO)