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Published Monday,
May 4, 2020
Almost
50 thousand families
receive a food donation By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Almost 50 thousand food packages had already been delivered as of Saturday, the National Emergency Commission reported. An estimated 107,667 food packages are being scheduled to be delivered to families living in poverty caused by the economic crisis created by the series of preventive measures ordered by the government to try and contain the expansion of covid-19 in the country. Through fundraising campaigns, “Con vos podemos” (with you we can) and the National Emergency funds, 49,667 food packages were delivered. Prioritizing elders, families in extreme poverty and people with disabilities were the first serviced, said Alexander Solís, president of the Commission. Food was also delivered to populations most affected by the suspension, dismissal, or inability to exercise economic activities, as well as those isolated for sanitary orders issued by the government through the Ministry of Health. Food packages include grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes, among other basic foods that are purchased with money from the National Emergency Fund, in addition to the funds raised by the “Con vos podemos” donation campaign. According to the authorities, the Emergency Fund plus the money raised has been used to deliver food to 4,650 families. Food package donations are scheduled to continue until May 18. "Con vos podemos" is a campaign collecting donations to help impoverished people who have been affected by the emergency caused by the covid -19. The motto, "with you we can" was created by the government along with other public institutions. According to the first lady Claudia Dobles, who introduced the fundraising campaign, with the money raised, basic supplies such as food and hygiene kits will be purchased and delivered to families living in poverty. "Due to this difficult time we are going through, we see the solidarity that distinguishes us as Costa Ricans," first lady Dobles said. "It is important for people to know that "Con vos podemos" campaign is an official and safe way to make donations." According to the government, all purchases of food and supplies will be bought from local farmers and community shops to help improve the local economy. Telephone companies Movistar, Claro and Kölbi, set up a text message donation system for the government fundraising campaign. Donations can be made from cell phones with amounts from ₡2000 to ₡5000, approximately $3 to $9. Each company has specific guidelines to send money through their mobile network. Also, codes differ per amount donated. Cell phones with Kölbi can make donations by texting the code 5613 to donate ₡2000, 5614 to donate ₡ 4000, and 5615 to donate ₡5000. In the case of cell phones with Movistar and Claro lines, the person must send a message with the word DONAR to the codes: 2030 to donate ₡1000, 2031 to donate ₡2000, 2032 to donate ₡4000 and 2033 to donate ₡5000. In English, “donar” translates to “donate.” The donation via text will only function sending “DONAR.” ---------------------- Should the government reimburse the people for the money they have lost as a consequence of the restrictive measures to contain covid-19? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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