LOSING her job did not deter a former teacher from helping others in need.

Lyra Royo, a former private school teacher, set up a ‘rolling community pantry’ for the homeless in Quezon City.

She uses her E-bike to provide rice, vegetables and other goods to her beneficiaries.

“Masaya po sila hindi lang dahil sa kanilang natanggap kundi dahil alam nila na kahit papaano ay may nakaalala at nagmamalasakit sa kanila,” she said.

Royo lost her job because of the pandemic.

“Since 2015 po ang advocacy ko na po ay tulungan ang mga homeless dahil sa batang lansangan na nakilala ko noon sa Quiapo. After ko po siya makilala every December po ay ipinagdiriwang ko na ang Pasko kasama ang Batang Quiapo,” she said.

Royo shared that she feels happy when she helps people.

“Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na makatulong ng ganito. Sobrang saya nila sa nakuha nila na halos maiyak pa sa tuwa kasi parang nasa grocery daw sila namimili,” she added.