SIX needy families in the Rosemary Lane (Tiger Bay) area, Georgetown, yesterday at a Community Church benefited from donations handed out by Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc. 

Food for the Poor has been supporting helpless and unfortunate persons for several years, and this venture was quite similar.
This donation targeted six families who are in dire need of support and they received hampers, mattresses, pillows, books, pencils, and other supplies.
On receiving the donations, the family members were seen smiling broadly in appreciation while knowing that some of their worry would be eased a bit.
Speaking with the media, one of the recipients stated that she appreciates the donations a lot and it would be very beneficial because she is a single parent of five.
According to Mr. Kent Vincent, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc; they went to the community and selected the most vulnerable families who are in dire need of their support.
He also stated that Food for the Poor helps persons from across the country but are focusing at present on areas such as Tiger Bay which are in need of such assistance.
Another visit to the community is expected which will be a greater outreach so that more needy persons can benefit.

HOUSING PLAN
Vincent also stated that Food for the Poor has set up a housing plan that will see many homeless and needy persons receiving houses – so far they have received 200 applications from persons across the country.
Vincent said further that he is calling on the larger corporations to give financial support to Food for the Poor so that they can assist more needy persons.

(By Navendra Seoraj)