FOOD for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated (FFTP), recently donated a variety of items to the Chest Clinic and Vector Control Unit of The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and a quantity of sun-glasses to the Guyana Society for the Blind.Director of the Vector Control Unit, Dr. Rehad Rahman, said that he was very happy to receive the items on behalf of the institution as it would be of tremendous assistance to the less fortunate, while Dr. Linda D’Oliveira-Henry, Director acting, of the Georgetown Chest Clinic, added that she is always grateful for the support FFTP provides to the clinic. She further stated that she hopes the collaboration with FFTP will continue, so that the needy and patients who cannot afford the cost of the items, would benefit.

Chief Executive Officer of FFTP, Mr. Kent Vincent, in response to the doctors’ remarks, said that FFTP will continue to support the health sector. The donation of NEXT vitamins, which is a dietary supplement, manna rice pack and soya proteins would assist those in need of additional nutrients in their diets. Additionally, he said that through the clinic, the items will be channelled to the various regions of the country.
Mr. Cecil Morris, President of the Guyana Society for the Blind and Vice-President of the Blind Cricket Association expressed great appreciation for FFTP’s huge donation of sunglasses. He thanked FFTP for consistently attending to the needs of the institute.
Mr. Vincent responded by saying that the donation of the sunglasses was to assist the society with its work and programmes. He reiterated that FFTP is pleased to help all those in need.