THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC), on Friday, handed over 1,200 food hampers to the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs that were donated to provide relief to the residents of Moruca, Region One, who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the simple handing-over ceremony, Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, said “these hampers are being shipped to Santa Rosa from where they will then be transported to the vulnerable communities.

“We say vulnerable because communities under the lockdown were unable to conduct their village activities the way that they should and the lockdown also caused some limitation to supplies, goods and services getting into the area. Therefore, our response will have an impact in terms of food security and support for those who were unable to work,” said Minister Sukhai.

CDC Director-General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig acknowledged the support of its partners to this initiative such as the Private Sector Commission (PSC), the International Office for Migration (IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Food For the Poor (FFP) and the Rotary Club.

He encouraged other partners to come forward since the CDC welcomes donations of food supplies, personal care and sanitation supplies, or financing. Items can be sent to the CDCs headquarters, Thomas Road, Thomas Lands, daily between the hours of 09:00 hrs to 15.00hrs.

Also, funds can be deposited to the commission’s Republic Bank account number 962356519938.