Photo from EPD/ MANILA BULLETIN
The EPD said its men will repack the donations and will soon be distributed to the houses of identified beneficiaries.
Major Eric Cister of the EPD personally accepted the donations from the Malasakit Movement founded by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Celine Pialago.
“EPD would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our benefactors for continuously extending support on all our plans and programs to better serve the people of the community who are in need,” Cister said.
On April 19, the EPD opened its own community pantry right in front of its headquarters along Caruncho Avenue in Pasig City.
(EPD / MANILA BULLETIN)
The community pantry of EPD is only a few blocks away from the Pasig City Hall and the Pasig Mega Market. It is located along Caruncho Avenue.
They dubbed it as “EPD PaMaMariSan Pantry.”
“The pantry contains canned goods, instant noodles, face masks, face shields, Bible, PNP Journal Magazine among others. Said items were offered free to the residents who were severely affected by the recent lockdowns,” EPD said on its Facebook page.
“The EPD PaMaMariSan Pantry was inspired by the Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City where people can donate and get items based on their needs.”