The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is inviting supermarkets and shops to submit Expressions of Interest to supply items under the COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance Vouchers programme.
The Pandemic Assistance Vouchers Programme through the Ministry of Social Protection is set to assist vulnerable persons. Persons that are eligible for assistance include senior citizens heading households, persons with disabilities, persons who suffered loss of income due to the global pandemic along with persons who are currently benefitting or who would have applied for public assistance from the Ministry.
It was stated that the programme’s objective is to provide relief through the supply of hampers and care items.