Association distributes food baskets to 250 families around Kota Sentosa

KUCHING: The Seventh Mile Area Penrissen Road Community Association on Saturday distributed 250 food baskets to needy families in the Kota Sentosa area.

The distribution of the aid, comprising rice, noodles, cooking oil, sugar, salt and milk, was held at the association’s premises at Kota Sentosa, and was carried out by association advisor Datuk Dr Lau Pan Heng, chairman Ng Hock Min and commi ee members.

Lau said during this pandemic and lockdown period, many are suffering from loss of business, loss of employment and loss of income.

“Many people are in need of urgent help and it is our responsibility to help families in need especially during this time of difficulty,” he said.

He also mentioned about having received complaints from families about the poor internet connection which has affected their children’s studies in that they have difficulty accessing information online for their study material. Lau hoped the authorities concerned would see to it that internet connectivity is improved in order to facilitate the learning process.

Meanwhile on the distribution of food baskets, Ng said it has always been the association’s aim to help needy families, more so during this pandemic period.

“We are very happy to be able to help those in need, and our association will continue to provide assistance as and when possible,” he said, and thanked all those who had come forward to render the aid.