The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday began the distribution of relief hampers to vulnerable communities as part of the government’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the hampers comprised food items and cleaning essentials. Yesterday’s exercise saw over 200 hundred households in Plastic City, West Bank Demerara and Tiger Bay, Georgetown receiving supplies.
Heading the exercise was Director-General of the CDC, Lt Col Kester Craig. He noted that citizens across the country require assistance.
The Director-General said the commission welcomes any assistance and donations from any company or individual who is willing to join the cause. Donations can be made in food supplies, personal care and sanitation supplies and financing.
Supplies can be delivered to the CDC’s headquarters, Thomas Road, Thomas Lands or cash or cheque deposits can be made to the commission’s Republic Bank account number 962356519938.
Food and hygiene supplies can be dropped off at the Thomas Lands location daily between 09:00 hours and 15:00hours.
