FOOD for the Poor (FFP) Guyana Limited yesterday kicked off its string of charitable events by holding its first public distribution programme at the FFP complex in Festival City, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.Speaking during an interview with the Guyana Chronicle yesterday at the event, FFP’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Wayne Hamilton disclosed: “Today is our first distribution for the year, and it’ll be followed by more, as we do two distributions per month not only in Georgetown, but also in other areas such as the East Coast Demerara (ECD), West Coast Demerara (WCD)…”

Hamilton said the items that were given out yesterday varied from tons of stationery to food products, to other basic necessities which would be of use to the beneficiaries. He added that FFP catered for approximately 600 persons who are not all from the area but come from far-flung areas as well, because FFP tries to advertise the event as much as possible before the actual day.

“We gave preference to visibly impaired and senior citizens by ensuring that they receive their stuff as fast as possible, so as to avoid the haste,” he said.
He also said that some of the items distributed came from local donors, and some came from foreign donors who identify with FFP throughout the year.