THE PHILIPPINE Red Cross sent out its Hot Meals On Wheels to provide food to 300 individuals in Barangay Sto Niño, Marikina City over the weekend.

The meals were given to children, persons with disabilities, solo parents and senior citizens.

“Ang pagkain ay isa sa pinakaimportanteng suporta na maibibigay natin sa mga naapektuhan ng bagyo, disasters, at armed conflict. Hindi na nila kailangang isipin kung paano ito lulutuin. Sinisugrado rin ng Red Cross, kasama ang ating mga volunteer chefs, volunteer cooks, at nutrionist na ang mga pagkain ay masustansiya at ligtas para sa mga beneficiaries,” PRC Chairman Richard Gordon said.

“Patuloy ang Red Cross sa pagbibigay assistance sa mga most vulnerable groups lalo na ‘yung mga naapektuhan ng pandemya,” he added.

To date, the PRC food truck has provided hot meals to 112,428 individuals affected by Covid19.

The PRC has 28 food trucks stationed in key areas nationwide to hasten relief operations in times of disaster.

The Hot Meals on Wheels program started in 2005.

Aside from providing meals, the Red Cross Marikina Chapter also taught children how to do the proper hand washing.