It’s not too late to help
Ondoy has left the country, but the people continue to cope with the havoc he left behind. If you’d still like to donate relief goods, here’s a list of food, medicines and non-food items. I’m certain you are abundant in at least one of the items listed, and that it helps inspire you to share the blessings you have with those who are badly in need.
Food:
Ready-to-eat sandwiches
Ready-to-eat rice meals
Ready-to-drink juices
Canned Goods (throw in a can opener as well)
Hard-boiled eggs
Bottled water
Biscuits
Breast milk
Infant Formula (throw in some baby bottles as well)
Rice
Medicine:
Paracetamol
Antibiotics
Analgesic
Oral rehydration salts
Multivitamins
Non-food:
Underwear
Clothes
Blankets
Shoes
Slippers
Towels
Sanitary Pads
Diapers for Babies
Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste
Please refer to this list to know where you can donate your relief goods. If you’d like to add to the list, please feel free to do so.
October 4th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Hi! Just would like to emphasize that formula donations are discouraged as this may undermine breastfeeding. please check out these articles for more info:
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173571/pgh-to-embark-on-breastfeeding-mission-in-ondoy-evacuation-centers
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090930-227618/Make-sure-water-is-safe-DoH-tells-donors
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20091004-228294/Wet-nurses-suckle-flood-swamped-babies
Explaining why the Department of Health (DoH) is calling on donors to abstain from donating non-human milk and other milk products to calamity victims, Health Undersecretary Alexander Padilla explains: “It has been proven that formula milk fed to infants and other milk products during emergency situations can cause adverse effects to children’s health. It lowers breastfeeding rates and triggers more illnesses.”
thanks!
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October 4th, 2009 at 8:57 am
This is wonderful what you are doing? How is everything going? I haven’t been blogging for a while I was having computer issues but I am back! Can’t wait to hear updates
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October 4th, 2009 at 9:20 am
My heart & prayers goes to the whole countrymen of the Philippines.
Thanks for doing this.
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October 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
It is always never too late to help. We just decided, the 3 of us to post on our blogs that our country needs more help than ever. I also have a few friends I am talking to on facebook and they will send help thru Sagip Kapamilya.
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