500 bags of maize meal arrived last night and were off-loaded at a warehouse near the port this morning. We are using this as a storage and distribution point as it’s close to the boats going out to the islands and has got good vehicular access.
The photos show:
- The 500 bags
- Nissan pick-up loaded with 1 tonne of maize meal, ready to leave for Tamoli and Praia Nova.
- Tamoli children standing in front of the food we have delivered for their families
The Koti people send their heartfelt thanks for the gifts of food. One 25kg bag will last a typical family for 2 weeks and so far we’ve managed to buy 700 bags. We are working on long term development solutions like the machamba, but in the short term this relief funding makes the difference between life and death for so many people.
I’ve just returned from driving the pick-up out to Tamoli and Praia Nova to small communities set amidst the ash white sand – it’s like driving in snow so it’s good fun, especially when you are carrying gifts which are like teardrops from heaven.
500 bags of maize meal
1 tonne of maize meal, ready to leave for Tamoli and Praia Nova
Children standing by the food we've delivered
I am praying for you guys, this work is so vital as you say it is a matter of life and death. God bless you both and keep you safe and healthy.
By: Dave Baynham on March 15, 2009
at 10:41 am
Its great seeing the pics of the food distribution. It really helps me to feel fully part of the giving. Thanks for you writing and sharing all that your doing and being.
By: Laura Vann on April 6, 2009
at 1:23 pm