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17Jul/20

STREET PROVIDENCE GETS 2 ORPHAN CHILDREN OFF THE stree6ts & INTO OUR HOME WITH THEIR GRANDFATHER

Updates
11.7.2020 10am IST 
Street Providence gets 2 ORPHAN CHILDREN off the streets & into our home with their grandfather .
These 2 children aged 12 & 13 have gone through alot of suffering .
Few years ago their father died.
15 days back their mother died in the hospital. 
While the mother was in the hospital both children were with the mother .
Police were aware of the situation but am not sure why the police did not get them off the streets 
2 days back, 3 pm , I get a call from a bank manager ( private bank ) stating that these children require to get off the streets in rural GOA. 
The children have been living and sleeping at the bus stop in the rain and mess and I am not aware who came to feed them all these days .
I am aware that the manager gave them food for 2 days and the manager was terribly upset at their living conditions. 
Thanks to Goa Police , particularly the Inspector and the PSI of that station who went out of their way to do all their paper work and the Police even dropped them to our home which is more than 50 kms .
Today the children are in our CHILDREN HOME .
Quite smart. But not from Goa .
Real sad and fearful that they could have ended up either kidnapped, exploited or just sold or popped away for domestic work or bonded labour. 
I too am in state of shock that 15 days they survived in the rain .
Surely God had better plans. 
They will now be admitted into another school and looked after till 10th std .
☆ One is in 7th 
☆ One is in 8th .
Ask our children at home not to grumble . there are many such kids on streets and bus stops with no one to care for them and feed them. 
Incase we get good volunteers we can cover entire Goa picking up and looking after these abandoned children. 
Think ? Do you have this calling. 
Please those who can support these 2 children please let me know for their :
Education 
Medical 
Clothes 
May be you can even create a FIXED DEPOSIT or MUTUAL FUND in their name for the future. 
( Plesse don't rattle your brains much if you are interested in the above point .)
Big responsibility on my head as they are just kids .
And these 2 children on wet bus stop with no future absolutely in mind for 15 days .
And this is in GOA .
Thanks to Adv Caroline & Sapnesh who spent about 5 hours getting the details and paper work in order. 
Thanks to Goa Police personal who in the last 3 days brought about 8 people off the streets and another 16 more are getting off the streets once the paper work is done .
That's why STREET PROVIDENCE supports GOA POLICE. 
Its next to impossible to run around entire Goa picking up homeless people Without the support of the Police .
The Police inspite of so many other issues are still TRYING their best to get the homeless of the streets to our homes .
Support us through your :
Prayers 
Resources 
As a volunteer only those who have a driving license in both north & south GOA. 
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
17Jul/20

DONATED 52 Nos. ELECTRIC KETTLES TO SP @ SOUTH GOA DISTRICT..

Updates
17.7.2020 2 pm IST
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST, GOA stands with our Front Line Covid Warriors @ Goa Police.
We have donated 52 nos Electric kettles to SP @ SOUTH GOA DISTRICT along with Dysp QUEPEM .
In the picture left to right :
▪︎Psi Gokuldas 
▪︎Orlando our volunteer south GOA. 
▪︎Myself 
▪︎Sapnesh Salgaonkar , Operation                   incharge
▪︎Freddy our Trustee .
A) 15 main police stations – 2 nos each , 
1 for the Inspector & 1 for the entire station.

B ) 18 outposts in the entire South Goa District – 1 no each 

C) 4 SDPOs in South Goa District – 1no each
Why electric kettles ? 
See the rains and the way the foot soldiers of Goa Police are maintaining the lockdown, it's really brave of them to perform their duties while I am at home comfortable. 
They are at :
▪︎Roundabouts 
▪︎Bus stops 
▪︎Open areas 
▪︎Sometimes in totally unhygienic areas 
( please no negative comments).
They too have families and children to get home too.
With these ELECTRIC KETTLES , they can drink hot water or make a quick cup of tea or some hot beverage. 
In this Covid pandemic , I and the core team at Street Providence drink every afternoon, 1 glass of hot water with half lime and 1 pinch of baking soda after lunch.
Besides daily atleast 5 times a day our core team does gargling with hot water and pinch of local salt .
So in the same way, our Front Line Warriors can use these kettles for multiple uses.
We only request these Police Personal @ Goa Police to be HUMANE to the homeless and hungry in the streets of Goa and get the homeless to the nearest shelter. 
All our kettles have our sticker STREET PROVIDENCE as a reminder that this NGO is there in case of emergency for rehabilitation. 
We require another 60 more ELECTRIC KETTLES for NORTH DISTRICT. 
Not very expensive but it's a goodwill gesture to show support to these FRONT LINE WARRIORS @ GOA POLICE.
We provide you 80 G exemptions on all your donations either thru cash / cheque/ NEFT but with your PAN CARD COPY.
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
15Jul/20

LOOKING FOR A SECOND HAND AMBULANCE OR A NEW AMBULANCE ..

Updates
14.7.2020 5pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST, GOA is looking for a second hand ambulance or a new ambulance as most of the people in our homes are in need of constant medical treatment. 
Yes, the lockdown coupled with an already old Maruti Omni Ambulance is throwing our visits to hospitals into a tizzy.
Practically 4 times in a week , there is a trip either to :
▪︎IPHB Bambolim
▪︎GMC banbolim
▪︎District hospital margao 
▪︎Private hospitals for skin disease or           just pains and old aged.
Listed below are the different types of homeless people in all our homes across Goa as listed below: 👇
▪︎Dumb 2
▪︎Lame 3
▪︎Physically challenged 10
▪︎Amputated 5
▪︎Old age 7
▪︎Alcoholic 13
▪︎Drug abuse 2
▪︎ Homeless 10
▪︎ HIV 3
▪︎ Mentally challenged 22
▪︎Skin disease 3 
》Some are physically + mentally challenged. 
》Some are homeless + mentally challenged 
》Some are old + weak.
》Some are old + no toilet control 
》A few are old + wheel chair bound. 
》Some are old + skin infected. 
》1 is HIV + mentally challenged 
》1 is HIV + TB infected 
》1 is HIV + bed ridden / operated. 
■ Too many combinations. 
It's all a mixture but yet its after all HUMAN BEINGS.
We accept and look after anyone who has no one, TOTALLY FREE OF COST .
But all admissions strictly through the Police and with a medical and COVID certifcate.
All our homes are rented and scattered across Goa .
Most of the times we hire TAXIS as our regular cars are occupied with the food bank pick up and drop.
If any organisation/ congregation has an ambulance which they are not using, then please donate or allow us to use it .
If any Company/ Factory / bank can help us under CSR , it will be if great help as we offer 50 % income tax exemption under 80G
☆ It Can be a MARUTI OMNI ambulance or 
☆ It Can be a MARUTI ECO ambulance.
Bigger than this we are not keen to accept. 
Alot of improvement is being seen, felt and observed in the last 6 months among our homeless people as we constantly follow up .
With 2 additional NEW TRUSTEES & 
5 new temporary volunteers who's service is to only take our homeless people faithfully to hospitals for their check ups , most of the health issues are in place .
Inspite of free service at IPHB & GOVERNMENT hospitals, still our monthly medicine bill crosses Rs 50,000/- as not all medicines are free.
I make sure no person is deprived of MEDICINES & MEDICAL ATTENTION , no matter whats the cost. 
Just in the month of MARCH , APRIL , MAY & JUNE 2020 , our hospital bills for only 5 homeless people admitted for a prolonged period was close to 4 lacs .
1 person who was seriously ill was billed an amount close to Rs 2 lacs .
And these are all HOMELESS & ABANDONED people .
Yet we @ Street Providence give the best medical facility without thinking twice. 
Thanks to all our benefactors who have stood with me & Street Providence over the last 3 years .
Being responsible for the health of 80 to 100 people with a small team , 24 × 7 is only possible with the FAVOUR OF GOD .
And there are many more wishing to desperately get off the streets .
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
08Jul/20

MEDICINE BANK DONATED TO 1550 GOA POLICE PERSONNEL

Updates
8.7.2020 3pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE  TRUST GOA through our MEDICINE BANK donates to 1550 Goa Police personnel : 
▪︎1550 strips of CELINE CHEWABLE               VITAMIN C tablets &
▪︎1550 strips of SUPRADYN Multi                   Vitamin tablets.
OUR MEDICINE BANK for the last 3 years has been receiving medicines for our homeless street people in our homes from various individuals and companies under CSR with Bill's.
It's now time for us to give back to society and it's the right time during this crisis to start .
We purchased 1550 strips each of 
CELINE CHEWABLE VITAMIN C TABLETS &
SUPRADYN MULTI VITAMIN TABLETS and donated this to 1550 police personal at the following SDPOs : 
☆ 1. Porvorim SDPO 360
☆ 2. Panjim SDPO 394
☆ 3. Mapusa SDPO 400
☆ 4. Bicholim SDPO 390
The message we are conveying to Goa Police ” support the homeless street people in Goa through Street Providence and lets be HUMANE towards the homeless “. 
These front line warriors at Goa Police require all the support and morale boasting measures. 
This is not the time to find fault with the government or ask questions .
This is the time to show support and bless the front line WARRIORS @ Goa Police .
Both CELINE CHEWABLE & SUPRADYN tablets are just to boost the immunity .
These 2 tablets I have been taking regularly for the last 5 years and very rarely we get a cold in our family .
For children you get separate CELINE tablets which are also recommended to be taken .
I am not a doctor nor am I marketing medicines for the companies. 
Very often CELINE CHEWABLE is in short supply.
The next alternative is LIMCEE CHEWABLE .
But CELINE chewable costs 1/ 3 of LIMCEE chewable .
Thanks alot to :
☆ 1. Mr Leslie , from Margao , a medical           rep for advising me about these 2               tablets. 
☆ 2. Barros pharmaceuticals Mapusa for           keeping aside the stock for this                   noble cause. 
☆ 3. Fernandes Chemist & Druggist,                  Saligao for supporting this cause                and offering us maximum discount 
And for making this happen quickly. 
We have a Big bill to pay , but the intentions are very clear. 
Special thanks to our volunteers 
▪︎Sapnesh Salgaonkar 
▪︎Napolean Fernandes 
▪︎Atmesh Kinlekar 
Who in today rain has taken the trouble and time to visit all 4 SDPOs in North Goa and hand over the medicines to the respective DYSPs.
For South Goa we will try to donate to the remaining 4 SDPOs ie about 2000 personnel .
We are keen to also donate to the HOME GAURDS & TRAFFIC POLICE .
You too can do your part .
Each strip is not very expensive. 
Total of both strips put together is just more than 1 litres of milk and much less than 1 breakfast at a good restaurant.
You too can support these FRONT LINE WARRIORS. 
Support us in our MEDICINE BANK .
You can donate to us your contribution and get 50 % Income Tax exemption under SECTION 80 G.
Or you can buy the strips and give us .
But the discount what we are getting is not available anywhere as this is for a noble cause. 
Incase you are a :
▪︎Doctor 
▪︎Pharmacist
▪︎Medical rep 
▪︎Medicine manufacturer 
▪︎Super Stockist 
▪︎Distributor 
And if you have any samples which can be used like :
▪︎Toothpaste 
▪︎Soaps 
▪︎Tooth brushes 
▪︎Ear buds 
▪︎Dettol 
▪︎Spirits to clean wounds 
▪︎Bandages 
     Etc 
Then think of us at our MEDICINE BANK @ STREET PROVIDENCE .
We will give it to our 1000 plus goan poor families in our DRY RATION BANK where monthly we distribute dry ration. 
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God bless you all
8380097564 / 7020314848
07Jul/20

RECEIVED AND INSTALLED SUCCESSFULLY 2 SOLAR WATER HEATER FOR OUR 2 REHABILITATION HOMES IN GOA .

Updates
7.7.2020 6pm IST
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST , received and installed successfully 2 Solar water heater for our 2 rehabilitation homes in Goa .
On 25.6.2020 we had uploaded a post where by we highlighted a Solar Water Heater which was donated and installed at our Assnora Home for the destitutes.
We had requested on that same post 
dt 25.6.2020 to support us in installing in all our other homes, Solar Water Heaters.
We have been successful in getting donations for 2 homes and also completed the installation of these 2 solar water heaters at our :
Batim home for destitute men &
A women home for alcoholic in Bardez .
Thanks to the 2 benefactors who donated towards this request .
☆ One is my own blood brother and the other is an elderly benefactor who has stood with us for the last 3 years .
We still have 2 more homes to install solar water heaters .
Both are in south GOA. 
Another 3 of our homes don't require Solar Water heaters as the installation is quite complicated and tiresome and there are geysers in these homes. 
Thanks to Mr Bunty from Saligao for completing these 2 installations inspite of the weather playing wet last 10 days and the COVID issues .
Bunty did a fantastic job under tough circumstances where it has been raining daily in Goa for the last days .
Good service at lighting speed by BUNTY .
The hot water available now especially at our BATIM & ASSNORA home is a big relief to our destitude men who are enjoying the same. 
The care givers too are happy as the destitude men are now actually having bath and those who cant have a bath are given a bath with ease by the care givers. 
Soiled and toilet clothes too are now washed in hot water and I am sure in the next few days all scratchy and skin irritations will be a thing of the past. 
The difficult part in looking after destitides is their personal hygiene and their daily bath .
Especially those who are unsound mind , having a bath for them is very difficult and complicated. 
We have always used only SOCIAL MEDIA and will use only SOCIAL MEDIA to appeal for help and donations and to showcase our service. 
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Website : https://
Twitter : @streetproviden1
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
All donations are granted INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS upto 50 % under section 80 G
We accept CHEQUE / NEFT / CASH but strictly with your PAN CARD NUMBER to avail of the 80 G tax EXEMPTIONS. 
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564/ 7020314848
04Jul/20

FEEDING FREE BREAKFAST AT ALL 4 MAJOR GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN GOA

Updates
4.7.2020 9am IST 
FOOD BANK FOR THE POOR SANGOLDA GOA has been feeding free breakfast at all 4 major Government hospitals in Goa.
On 1.7.2020 , for the very 1st time , under CSR activities , State Bank Of India , Margao branch sponsored the meal as part of the founding day of the bank 
The same was highlighted on 3.7.2020 on THE GOAN NEWSPAPER to create an awareness of the free service. 
Attached the write up .
Today 4.7.2020 , is the 100th birth anniversary of the founder owner of M/ s Y R N KURADE , petrol pump at Margao and his daughter , Dr ( Mrs ) Shubhalaxmi was kind enough to celebrate the birthday anniversary of her DAD , by sponsoring the breakfast.
▪︎Dr ( Mrs) Shubhalaxmi was present today inspite of the heavy rains taking part in the distribution of the breakfast at DISTRICT HOSPITAL MARGAO along with her family member .
▪︎Dr ( Mrs ) Shubhalaxmi even brought slices of cake individually packed and water bottles .
▪︎All breakfast ( especially at Margao ) which remains unconsumed, is later in the day sent to our rehabilitation homes which we run for the homeless street people. 
It means alot to us that this service is now supported by many many individuals. 
Not all benefactors can come to serve breakfast , but we re assure all our benefactors that you are most welcome to join in the serving at your risk any time with prior appointment with your transport. 
Once again please support us in this service of free breakfast for the needy. 
All your donations are granted INCOME TAX EXEMPTION under section 80G.
We accept donations in cheque/ NEFT / Cash but with your Pan card no so that you can avail of the Income Tax EXEMPTIONS. 
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Twitter : @streetproviden1
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
01Jul/20

Live From The Field

Updates
1.7.2020 6PM IST 
STATE BANK OF INDIA , MARGAO celebrates their founding day today by sponsoring under CSR the breakfast for the poor in front of DISTRICT HOSPITAL MARGAO.
We thank the AGM & the officials from SBI Margao for thinking of the poor and hungry by taking care of today breakfast as part of their bank founding day .
The AGM & the officials also donated 10 crts of biscuits towards our DRY RATION BANK .
Today being the 1st of the month we distributed 500 kits of dry ration like 
Rice , Sugar , Phova, onions and these biscuits .

Thanks to our volunteers who have distributed these dry ration kits in the following area :
▪︎1. Sapnesh 50 kits in KHORLIM area
▪︎2. Adv Caroline 50 kits in MAPUSA  cc           area 
▪︎3. Akash 50 kits in SAVORDEM area 
▪︎4. Roy 50 kits in QUEPEM area 
▪︎5. John 50 kits in MARGAO AREA 
▪︎6. Patricia 250 kits in various villages             of south GOA. 
We have observed that free breakfast service is picking up especially outside GMC & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MAPUSA .
Poor people actually are waiting for this small meal which can at times be their only meal of the day . I don't know . But it can be .
It's good that SBI Margao took to celebrating their founding day of the bank in such a unquie way .
With the economic slow down, the daily wages labourers , the poor and needy, etc will be feeling the pinch. 
Our FREE BREAKFAST and our DRY RATION BANK is directly benefitting the poorest of the poor in different parts of Goa .
Thanks to our benefactors who have been supporting us through donations both in kind , cash and in Cheques / Neft .
You too can sponsor our breakfast .
You can celebrate your :
☆ Birthday 
☆ Anniversary 
☆ Special moments 
☆ Founding day 
     Etc 
By feeding breakfast through our food bank .
We accept dry ration by the 25th of every month. Nothing before that .
To know more click on our website :
We offer you 80 G Income tax exemptions on all your donations. 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
25Jun/20

SOLAR WATER UNIT AT OUR ASSNORA HOME .

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25.6.2020 5pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST GOA Thanks Dysp Mr Edwin sir @ Goa Police for supporting us & arranging for a brand new SOLAR WATER UNIT at our Assnora home .
Big thanks to MR. YUVARAJ K. BANDODKAR who actually donated this SOLAR WATER UNIT to our Assnora home .
In fact about 8 months back we had put on social media a request for four solar water heaters for our 4 homes and Dysp Edwin immediately did the needful. 
For close to 8 months we struggled to install the same , and reasons were plenty .
Now with SAPNESH our volunteer taking charge of all operations in NORTH GOA , the installation was finally complete yesterday .
Sapnesh took the challenge ( where others including me failed) , broke his head, put the fabricator, technician , plumber, electrician together but got the job done .
Thanks to Mr RANADE from MAPUSA who made numerous trips up to ASSNORA trying to see the best way to install the same. 
A small video attached of the men expressing their gratitude for the same. 
(Dont miss the green background)
The biggest issue with homeless people is their bath .
After being on the streets for months/ years , they just refuse to have a bath .
And if these same homeless men are a bit unsound then a regular bath is totally ruled out as the water is cold. 
Care givers go crazy at times. 
Going thru alot of trouble treating them for health issues because of no regular bath.
But that all changed yesterday, as today and everyday henceforth they will be getting hot water to have a bath just because of this SOLAR WATER UNIT.
Also as most homeless people are mostly unsound mind, they have no control over their toilet habits. 
That means soiled clothes, towel , bedsheets are all an issue. 
Inspite of a washing machine, the germs or bacteria does not go off .
Only hot water is the solution .
We still have 3 more homeless homes, 2 are total priority where more such homeless unsound men are looked after and these homes too can do with a 
SOLAR WATER UNIT.
If you reading this post wish to help us with a SOLAR WATER UNIT even if its second hand, please let me know .
On All your donations we offer you INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS under section 80G.
Donations can be in cheque / NEFT / Cash but for income tax EXEMPTIONS we require your pan card copy .
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Twitter : @streetproviden1
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
24Jun/20

FREE BREAKFAST OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS

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24.6.2020 10am IST 
FOOD  BANK FOR THE POOR SANGOLDA GOA has been daily feeding to those in need FREE BREAKFAST outside THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS AT :

☆ IPHB & GMC BAMBOLIM 
☆ DISTRICT HOSPITAL MAPUSA 
☆ DISTRICT HOSPITAL MARGAO.
Attached a few pictures of the serving done today at all 3 locations all between 
7.30 an to 9.15 am .
These volunteers come daily be it rain or no rain .
In fact at BAMBOLIM , its 2 senior citizens serving the breakfast. 
Daily we send to all 3 locations, meals for 300+ people .
With the demand increasing as I am sure there are a lot of poor people requiring something to eat , we will be trying to double this to serve 600 people daily breakfast .
We would and keen to also serve lunch in the afternoon at all 3 above places and looking for volunteers in 3 different places who can drive and help in the serving afternoon.
The lockdown has taken away many people livelihood and this is the least we can do to help these poor people who might be getting their only meal at out van .
COME CELEBRATE YOUR :
▪︎BIRTHDAY 
▪︎ANNIVERSARY 
▪︎PERSONAL FUNCTION 
▪︎ETC 
by sponsoring a meal through our food bank .
Each breakfast meal is just rs 15 per person per day .
We offer you 80 G income tax EXEMPTIONS under section 80G. 
Donations are though cheques/ NEFT but with your pan card no .
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Twitter : @streetproviden1
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As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
18Jun/20

DRY RATION TO HIV INFECTED PEOPLE IN GOA

Updates
16.6.2020 8 pm IST 
We at STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST GOA reach out daily to some section of society who requires help. 
We just can't sit quite.

Today its help in the form of dry ration to 50 HIV infected people in Goa .
Attached a small video .
We @ Street Providence were one of the 1st NGO way back in Dec 2017 to collect and buy ration and distribute to poor families who are suffering from HIV .
We have been supporting about 50 such families every month faithfully without missing a month. 
☆ In North Goa we donate 25 kits of               ration of which 50 % are purchased &         50 % are donated. 
☆ In South Goa all 25 kits of ration are           donated and taken care by our FOOD         BANK volunteers @ MARGAO headed       by Prof Joan and a couple of                       benefactors , month after month. 
Be Covid 19 or any any other situation , ration for these 50 HIV infected families will go on .
One point to conclude , non of us have actually seen any of these HIV infected families, but the people who distribute this ration , have been faithfully distributing this 50 kits of ration month after month. 
Big thanks to 
☆ Sr Deepti in North Goa & her team               from Nagoa Bardez &
☆ Reena & her team from Vasco 
Who month after month follow up with us to get the ration and give it ahead. 
♡ The cost of the ration kit is max Rs           1000.
We would like to do 100 kits but benefactors are required. 
If you reading this post , feel like me and are keen to be part of this program then get in touch with me on 8380097564 through WhatsApp only .
You can buy the kit also and give us by the 5th of every month. 
I am sure most of these 50 families are depending on this source of dry ration and we are determined to keep this programme going throughout the year.
We offer you INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS on all your donations under SECTION 80 G.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
▪︎Website :                                   https://streetprovidencegoa.com/
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564.
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020414848