LKBP participates in the 10.10.10 Campaign to End Hunger Together October 10, 2020

January 02 2020

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Happening simultaneously nationwide, Ligas Kooperatiba ng Bayan sa Pagpapaunlad through Ligas KBP Foundation, Inc., participated in the 10.10.10 program held on October 10, 2020, initiated by NATCCO’s Kusina ng Kalinga (KNK), Ateneo LSE-OF LIFE Program, and Gawad Kalinga to raise awareness on the high rate of hunger happened during the time of pandemic that causes malnutrition and stunted growth of children. It aims to feed 10,000 children nationwide in the Philippines through the sponsorship of cooperatives, local government units, civil organizations, and other participating agencies. CEO Mrs. Julita D. Nazar led LKBP in feeding the one hundred children in Barangay Calero in the City of Malolos, Bulacan through coordinating with Barangay Captain, Mr. Josefino M. Santiago. Packed foods and toys were distributed to children at their homes wherein they were being required to wear face masks as one of the protocols of their barangay. Facemasks made by LKBP Garments were also distributed. As an additional aid, LKBP donated 5 sacks of rice to Barangay Calero, as part of the community drive of LKBP. The activity was streamed live via Facebook page of Ligas KBP Foundation, Inc. This campaign will continue nationwide to feed one hundred thousand children.