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Covid Relief: PIA Meals and Art Project Distribution: Galing Bata

PIA Covid-19 “Kapwa Care” Packages: Meals and Art Project Distribution

Nov 2020 and March 2021

With schools closed due to Covid-10, many Bessie Carmichael school Galing Bata students missed their hot meals. This Philippine International Aid project delivered packages consisting of of hot meals from Filipino restaurants, fresh produce, and an art project from Kularts to entertain kids at home. Delivered in cooperation with SOMCAN and Filipino American Development foundation,  these care packages promoted Filipino values of kapwa and hospitality while giving needed business and support to local Filipino restauranteurs. Underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank.

SOMCAN director Angelica Cabande and volunteers package meals and groceries for delivery to Galing Bata students.

SOMCAN director Angelica Cabande and volunteers package meals and groceries for delivery to Galing Bata students.