Ensuring for a long term solution on food sufficiency, J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF) spearheads #TogetherWeHeal donation drive that aims to help indigent Filipino families in Metro Manila who are struggling to get access to basic food needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic has included vegetable seeds to aid in urban gardening. This came about after a partnership with the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) of the Department of Agriculture has been forged to support the advocacy of promoting and intensifying urban gardening in Metro Manila.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Plant Industry has donated eggplant, bush sitao, mustard, pechay, and upland kangkong seed packets for the campaign.
Apart from the seeds, #TogetherWeHeal recipients get 2 kilos of rice, 2 cans of sardines, 2 cans of corned beef, 3 cans of meatloaf, 4 packs instant noodles, and 6 sachets instant coffee.
Anyone can pledge a donation via TicketNet online for a minimum amount of P350. Visit bit.ly/AranetaDonationDrive for details and instructions.
#TogetherWeHeal is a partnership project with Araneta City, TicketNet, and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. The donation drive will run until June 15, 2020.
(Press release/Araneta City)