Almost 5000 Gov’t food packages delivered in 'huge undertaking'- Gov Jaspert
The Government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is pending some $2M from the Consolidated Fund to assist seniors, vulnerable persons and the needy with food supplies during the extended COVID-19 lockdown, which will now be lifted on April 27, 2020.
Almost 5000 food packages delivered
The territory-wide food distribution, the pace of which is also dependent on suppliers, started on Monday, April 20, 2020.
“At the start of the week, I was proud to witness the food distribution programme teams at work. We know there have been teething problems, but this nonetheless has been a huge undertaking.
“Up to today almost 5,000 food packages have been delivered. We reallocated public officers to support the distribution. I would like to thank all the public officers, supermarket and delivery staff and importantly the incredible volunteers who have been working tirelessly around the clock to distribute essential items to those in need,” Governor Jaspert stated during a live COVID-19 update to the Territory on April 24, 2020.
Registration for food supplies extended
Meanwhile, Premier Fahie said Cabinet has agreed that registration for the Territorial Food Provisioning Programme would be extended until 7:00pm on Saturday, April 25, 2020, with requests to be completed in the subsequent days.
He also reminded the public that reconciling would be undertaken to identify and prevent any double requests.
“We know it would not be easy and we know you have needs.
“That is why we made arrangements to help you to be as comfortable as possible while you are at home and while many of you are unable to work.”
Seniors, those who are vulnerable, and those who are needy or in need of some food supplies, are encouraged to call the Food Need Hotline, 852-7688.
Feedback welcomed
“Let us know if you did not receive your care package as yet so that we can fix what needs to be fixed,” Premier Fahie said, adding that Government knows the system is not yet perfect
“But we continue to push forward. We are trying. And it is only when you give us your feedback that we can identify the kinks in the system and iron them out immediately.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused along the way, and we will work to get those packages to you. Just bear with us, and help us to help you.”
Appreciation was extended to the Governor and Deputy Governor for mobilising public officers, all the Members of the Government for their untiring efforts, Members of the House of Assembly, non-profit agencies, volunteer groups and individuals, statutory agencies, private sector, protection agencies, border agencies, delivery companies, supermarkets, pharmacies and others for their part in the Territorial Food Provisioning Programme.
“As the Minister of Finance, I said that under my watch no one in this Territory would go hungry during this extended curfew period.
“When I said it, I meant it.”
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200,000 Covid deaths over the last 5 months. Shut the world down.
There is an agenda in motion.
I was using comparative analysis. Of course it would be nonsense to take cars off the road. Death is a part of our evolution. As for Covid, the solution is NOT to pack everybody on top of each other in their homes. You find the sick ones where you can and quarantine them. You quarantine hot spots if necessary.
People will eventually get the message and take the precautions recommended by the medical professionals. If they don't, they may die. Simple.
You do not shut down the world economy over something that can be managed by competent leaders and professionals.
What about frontline staff that work for the Government?
Especially Hospital workers
Wow