Month: March 2019

Food For The Poor-Jamaica Supports the Work of Holy Spirit Catholic Mission in Maggotty

KINGSTON, JAMAICA (Feb. 22, 2019) – Food For The Poor-Jamaica greatly values the work of its dedicated Jamaican partners across the island. One of these is the Holy Spirit Catholic Mission in Maggotty, St. Elizabeth, that the organization has supported for many years. Thanks to its kind and caring donors, Food For The Poor-Jamaica has provided medical equipment, food assistance, educational and health programmes based in the rural community.

“We cherish our relationship with our partners, such as the Holy Spirit Catholic Mission,” said David Mair, Executive Director, Food The Poor Poor-Jamaica. “It is a joy and an honour to support organizations like these, which provide unstinting care and support in communities. Whether it is through donations of food, clothing and various types of equipment, or by providing needed services from time to time, we assist these organizations in their many activities.”

Mair also stressed the importance of reaching those in need who live in the rural regions.

“Through our partners and our generous donors, we are able to provide educational, health and social services to Jamaicans of all ages, who are in need. We are very grateful to our trusted partners in rural Jamaica. Without whom we would not be able to reach many of these communities to provide assistance.”

On Jan. 30, 2019, Food For The Poor Director of Distribution Services Craig Moss-Solomon helped to cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for a new Eye Clinic and Training Centre at the Holy Spirit Catholic Mission. The organization provided eight sewing machines and sewing equipment; floor tiles for the hallway, training room and other areas; folding tables and chairs for the classrooms; dental chairs and equipment for the clinic; and office furniture for the new centre.

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DELIGHTED: Thanks to caring donors, Food For The Poor-Jamaica has provided valuable support to its many partners in Jamaica, including the Holy Spirit Catholic Mission in Maggotty, St. Elizabeth. Representatives of the charity shared in a dedication ceremony that included the opening of an eye clinic and training centre.  Sharing in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (left-to-right) Most Rev. Burchell McPherson, D.D., Bishop of Montego Bay; Most Rev. Kenneth D.O. Richards, D.D., Archbishop of Kingston; Hon. Beryl Rochester, Custos Rotulorum for St. Elizabeth; Most. Rev. the Hon. Charles Dufour, D.D., OJ., CD, Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston; Hon. Floyd Green, MP, Minister of State in the Ministry of 

Fr. Marek Bzinkowski, pastor at the Holy Spirit Catholic Mission, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration with Food For The Poor.

“Food For The Poor is an important part of our mission in Maggotty,” he noted. “So many individuals and families are receiving food, clothing, furniture and services of different kinds. Over 14,000 persons are seen at the clinic annually and a lot of the medication we give away comes from Food For The Poor. Also, we send over 200 children to school regularly and provide them with pencils and books, and we supply over 28 schools in the area with furniture and school supplies. We operate a homework centre and have active charitable programmes in the community. Food For The Poor supports all these activities.”

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LET’S TALK: Fr. Marek Bzinkowski, (left), Pastor of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Maggotty, St. Elizabeth, speaks to Craig Moss-Solomon, (right), Director of Distribution Services at Food For The Poor-Jamaica and Michelle Duncan-Walker, Customer Service Manager at Food For The Poor-Jamaica during a dedication ceremony at the church.

Fr. Marek added that Food For The Poor has “provided the necessary tools and materials to place something substantial in the hands of the needy, which will help to change their lives. With just two hands there can be a lot of goodwill, but when all hands work together, we can accomplish a lot.