A total of 1,017 families in Surigao City received family food packs (FFPs) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and City Social Welfare and Development (CSWDO) in exchange for their various voluntary work in their respective barangays and for their participation in the food-for-work program.
The distribution of the 3,450 food packs was held earlier today, November 22, 2023, at Brgy. Washington Gym.
Cswdo Officer Lenie Liray said that these beneficiaries are from selected mainland barangays and volunteer groups who give support in the cleaning and maintenance activities of their barangay.
The objective of the Food-for-Work Program is to provide support to marginalized and underprivileged communities by distributing Food-for-Work packages and generating short-term employment opportunities. The program also seeks to foster community engagement in projects that enhance the well-being of their area.
The distribution was also attended by Vice Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra, Brgy. Washington Captain Christopher Bonite, Barangay Affairs Officer Ariel Benolirao together with DSWD Satellite Office SWAD Team Leader Arlene Ontua.
(Source: Surigao City PIO Facebook page)