Tuloy-tuloy ang serbisyo ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ngayong holiday season sa pamamagitan ng programang “Walang Gutom Kitchen.”

Ayon sa ulat ng Manila Bulletin nitong Miyerkules, Disyembre 25, 2024, kinumpirma ni Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao ang pagpapatuloy raw ng naturang programa. 

“Our Walang Gutom Kitchen will continue to provide food on Dec. 24, 30, and 31 which are holidays. It will also continue to operate on Dec. 26 to 29 which are regular days,” ani Dumlao.

Ayon pa kay Dumlao, ang Walang Gutom Kitchen ay bukas daw para sa lahat ng pamilya at indibidwal na nasa lansangan at nakararanas umano ng gutom.

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“The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open to all families and individuals in street situations and those experiencing involuntary hunger,” saad ni Dumlao. 

Samantala, nanawagan din si DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian na tumatanggap ang Walang Gutom Kitchen ng mga donasyong pagkain sa mga hotels and fast-food chains.“First and foremost, we want to combat hunger. But where will we get the food? Since this soup kitchen also serves as a food bank, hotels, restaurants, and fast food chains drop off their surplus or uneaten food here,” saad ni Gatchalian. 

Dagdag pa niya, sa halip daw na itapon ang mga pagkaing sobra o natira mula sa mga fast food at hotel, maaari daw daw itong gawing tulong na labanan ang gutom ng ilang pamilya.  

“Rather than throwing it away and wasting it, now they have a place to donate it. The DSWD will distribute and serve it to our fellow citizens experiencing hunger—families living on the streets, individuals, and children facing temporary hunger,” anang DSWD Secretary.