THE Penang Forward Sports Club (PFSC) has come up with its own charity project to help the underprivileged and those who are heavily affected during the Covid-19 pandemic.
PFSC chairman Lim Choo Hooi said through the charity project known as ‘Forward Care’, the sports association would distribute a total of 500 food baskets to the needy.
“Each food basket consists of rice, instant oat, noodles, face masks, canned food, toothpaste, toothbrush, coffee, biscuits, eggs and many others.
“They just need to apply through a link (that will be provided soon) on our Penang Forward Sports Club Facebook page at
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Amateur-Sports-Team/Penang-Forward-Sports-Club-202418829790100/
“Once they filled up the form, we will distribute the food baskets to them as soon as possible.
“Hopefully with such initiative, we can help to reduce the burden of those who are affected during these trying times,” Lim said in his speech before Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launched the charity project at the office of Chinese daily, Kwong Wah Yit Poh, in Lebuh Presgrave yesterday (July 10).
According to Lim, PFSC would also provide other forms of assistance such as medical support and financial assistance through the ‘Forward Care’ initiative in the future.
Meanwhile, Chow commended the Penang Forward Sports Club for coming out with such initiative to help the people affected by the pandemic in the state especially during this period.
“It has been a difficult year for everyone since last year. Nevertheless, we still see many associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate companies and individuals coming forward to assist the Penang government in helping the community.
“I think this is the most challenging period that we have ever faced. The Covid-19 pandemic affects almost everyone from individuals, families, business enterprises, to even the governments are heavily impacted by the pandemic.
“Thus, I appreciate the efforts of PFSC for establishing the ‘Forward Care’ initiative. We hope that more people can be assisted with such initiative.
“We welcome more associations to help the needy in Penang during these difficult times,” he added.
Story by Riadz Akmal
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