Aboitiz donates over 14,000 ‘Care Packages’ to Typhoon Nina-affected areas
A total of 14,285 affected individuals in Bicol, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, & Quezon), and MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, & Palawan) are expected to benefit from adequate nutrition and a sustainable food supply following Typhoon Nina, thanks to the nutritious high-energy biscuits recently donated by the Aboitiz Group.
The Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Aboitiz Group, in coordination with Pilmico Foods Corporation and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. turned over 205 boxes containing 14,285 The Care Packages to non-government organization Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, for immediate distribution to areas affected by Typhoon Nina.
Kaya Natin Lead Convenor and Trustee Harvey Keh was present during the turnover of The Care Packages at the organization’s office in Quezon City.
The Care Package, developed by Aboitiz food business unit (BU) Pilmico, contains packs of 100-gram high-energy biscuits loaded with 450 kilocalories (equivalent to one full meal) each, designed as an efficient disaster relief solution that not only addresses hunger but provides adequate nutrition via a sustainable food supply.
During disasters when viable food sources are scarce and time is of the essence, The Care Package serves as an effective emergency provision, with each 100-gram pack containing essential proteins, vitamins A, B1 to B12, C, D3, and E, carbohydrates, added sugar, fat, iodine, iron, magnesium, and calcium necessary for one person’s nourishment and energy needs without sacrificing taste.
“We hope that our Care Packages would be able to nurture our affected brothers and sisters and feed them with the strength to rebuild and get back on their feet,” said Maribeth L. Marasigan, Aboitiz Foundation First Vice President.
The Aboitiz Foundation is an organization of compassionate service, one that can be counted on to provide assistance to those in need as part of its thrust to promote Health & Well-Being for a BetterWorld. It is among the first to respond during disasters while providing access to medical services through the help of Aboitiz BUs.
