THE Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) newly-launched “Walang Gutom Kitchen” will remain open during the holidays.
“Our Walang Gutom Kitchen will continue to provide food on December 24, 30, and 31 which are holidays. It will also continue to operate on December 26 to 29 which are regular days,” said DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao.
She pointed out however, that the “kitchen” will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year (Jan. 1).
“The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open to all families and individuals in street situations and those experiencing involuntary hunger,” Dumlao said.
Homeless people from diverse backgrounds were taken to the Pag-Abot processing center for initial assistance through the Walang Gutom Kitchen.
The project was established to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food from hotels, restaurants, and organizations into hot, nutritious meals for distribution to the homeless.
Dumlao took exceptions to allegations that the foods being provided to the needy “pagpag” meaning discarded, but are rather fresh, healthy, and delicious meals.
