THE Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security on Friday made a donation to support efforts by residents of Long Creek to develop their community. 

The residents formed a Parent Support Group, under the School Retention programme, to do their bit in ensuring all school-aged children in the community attend school regularly.
To generate fundging and support families with children, most of whom are single-parent families, the group began a breakfast shed, where they prepare meals and snacks for sale. They also host other fundraising initiatives, the proceeds of which are reinvested into the community. To date, they have built a bus shed.
In an attempt to support the breakfast shed venture, Minister of Human Services Ms. Jennifer Webster presented the group with items that would be used in the kitchen; items such as utensils, pots and other household appliances, which were all handed over to the Chairperson of the Group, Ms. Gwendoline DeJesus.
The Ministry has also undertaken to purchase stoves and a freezer for the group, as well as make efforts to ensure they have a suitable kitchen to conduct their operation.
Making the presentation at the Long Creek Primary School, Minister Webster noted that the Ministry is happy to support the initiative and would continue to work with the group to ensure sustainability and possible expansion. Ms. DeJesus in turn expressed  the community’s appreciation and committed their dedication to making the venture a success.