Food, hampers for those in need

MEMBERS of Soroptomist International of Jamestown got a jump start on World Food Day celebrations, which is being recognised globally today.

 

When the media caught up with the group at the Soroptomist Village in Eden Lodge yesterday, the team was busily at work putting together a delectable spread of savoury food and hampers and ensuring that the packages would be ready for delivery.

 

President Hortense Trim-Gaskin noted that this is just one of the initiatives carried out by the charitable organisation, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

 

She explained that members were asked to identify at least two persons in need from different areas across the island who would receive a hamper. Head of the Food Health & Safety Committee Monica Hendricks and her team brought together the food items for preparation and distribution.

 

The President encouraged Corporate Barbados to help the organisation in any way possible with a number of ongoing projects. This includes an upcoming eight-week Public Speaking workshop for secondary school students. Other projects will focus on recycling as well as offering further assistance to those in need through the installation of running water into their homes.

 

However, she noted that the major project that is being targeted by Soroptomist International of Jamestown is a multi-purpose centre for troubled girls.

 

“So that is the big picture. Everything leads to that,” she said, acknowledging that this would be a major undertaking. She said this would help the organisation with its mission to educate, empower and enable young girls. Trim-Gaskin noted that any assistance to get this venture off the ground would go a long way to help those who have been abused or even placed in homes with the view of rehabilitation and a seamless re-entry into mainstream society. (JH)