Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

504 Families Thrown A Lifeline As Local Volunteers Rally Against Hunger


(MENAFN- Pressat) In a powerful display of community resilience amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the Mehiel Foundation has successfully delivered vital grocery supplies, toy vouchers and hygiene products to 504 underprivileged families across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Under the banner of the foundation's flagship "Sacks of Hope" initiative, an army of over 50 local volunteers mobilised this week, turning compassion into action. Working in unison, they packed, sorted, and delivered hundreds of sacks filled with essential groceries and treats, ensuring that struggling families in the region do not have to face empty cupboards this season.

Since 2019, the Mehiel Foundation has been a quiet force for good, supporting families who are often suffering in silence. However, organisers note that the need has never been greater than it is today.

A Community United Against Hardship

The logistical feat involved a coordinated effort with 32 local partners, including schools, churches, and community organisations. These partners helped identify those most in need, ensuring the aid reached the most vulnerable households in the community, many of whom are working families forced to choose between heating and eating.

More Than Just Groceries

The "Sacks of Hope" contain high-quality, non-perishable food staples designed to alleviate the grocery bill burden for several weeks. But for the volunteers and recipients, the sacks represent something far more intangible: dignity.

One volunteer, who spent the day packing sacks, remarked:

About Mehiel Foundation

Founded with a mission to alleviate poverty and social injustice, the Mehiel Foundation has been supporting underprivileged communities in the UK and abroad since 2019. Through food distribution, educational support, and community development, the foundation strives to bring hope to the most vulnerable.

For more information on how to support the Sacks of Hope initiative or to interview a representative, please contact:

Media Contact: [Lawrence Patrick] [Founder & CEO] [...] [ & ]

MENAFN15122025004644010603ID1110481741



Pressat

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Search