The community food banks that sprouted and spread in April to feed hungry communities are ready to go to the next level. A group of individuals from notable social institutions are in the process of institutionalizing the community pantries to address the unmitigated hunger brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The very encouraging show of […]
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Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for the creation of food banks and soup kitchens nationwide to combat hunger and malnutrition in the country. In filing Senate Bill No. 344 or “Pagkain Para sa Lahat Act,” Villanueva expressed hope that surplus food produced by restaurants, food manufacturers and other food establishments will not go to waste […]