Relief Activities
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April 2020
ART OF LIVING FOOD DONATION
On 8th April 2020, the Art of living donated a total of amount of Kshs.100,000 to help in purchasing foodstuffs for the needy in Dagoretti Constituency and surroundings. The amount was received by the panel representing art of Living in Nairobi namely Mr. Moses (CGH) Humphrey (St. Theresa), Felistus (decit) and Mr. John.
The following food stuff was bought to feed 200 families
- Fat Somo 17 cartons each 12 pcts @ Kshs.32,045
- Sweet corn Unga 17 bales each 12 packets @ Kshs.22,950
- Rice Five stars 8 bags each 25kg @ Kshs.17,600
- Beans 2 sacks Wairimu each 6,800 @ Kshs.13,600
- Packing bags 400 pieces @ Kshs.1,320
- Soap 9 cartons @ Kshs.4500
- Bags 200 pieces @ Kshs.1,200
- Salt 200 pieces@ kshs5,600
- Transport from the stalls Kshs.700
- John's Transport from CGH Kshs.400
Total Kshs.99,915
Distribution of donated food and division of responsibilities
The food served 200 families in various locations in Dagoretti Constituency. It was divided into four (4) portions of equal quantities. Mr. Moses received a 1∕4 which served 50 families in Gathondeki, Kawangware and Ndwani. Mr. Humphrey received 1∕4 which served 50 families in Kabiria, Satellite and Waithaka. Madam Felistus got a 1∕4 which served 50 families in Muthini and Mr. John got 1∕4 which served 50 families in Kawangware and Muslim. Arithmetically, each received food worth Kshs.25,000 for 50 families.
By evening of 9th, each of the 200 families had received 1kg of beans, 1 liter of cooking oil, 2kg of flour, 1kg of rice, a packet of salt, a piece of a bar soap and a carrying bag.
Each representative was assisted by volunteers from each project as well as local administrators, as it was necessary to avoid disorganization. Each representative had to transport the food from packing site to their homes (beneficiary homes), to maintain social health distance.
Beneficiaries
All beneficiaries signed against their names after receiving a bag containing flour 1 packet, a pact of salt, piece of soap, 1kg rice and 2kg of beans. The scanned copies have been attached.
Majorly, majority of beneficiaries are;
- Bed liners families
- Disabled families
- HIV affected families
- Orphans and mentally affected
- Elderly families
- Locally displaced families
- Poor and neglected families
- Children living with psychological problems
We take this opportunity to thank the Art of Living collectively knowing that their hearts are with the needy in the community. Your gesture has not just touched the needy but you also challenge us to continue helping the less advantaged in the community.
Though problems are many ranging from unemployment, drug abuse, lack of basic needs like blankets, beds and proper hygiene facilities, we thank you for what you have done.