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Community champion Miranthi Dole and her crew of carers are preparing to spread acts of kindness throughout Ramadan by collecting food donations for families in need.
The Ramadan Appeal, which is run by a group of volunteers working under the label of ‘A Box of Goodness’, aims to provide packages full of non-perishable products and fresh vegetables.
“The fundamental concept of ‘A Box of Goodness’ has been to inculcate the habit of sharing our blessings with the less fortunate,” said Sri Lankan Malay Miranthi, better known as Miro, who is the founder of the initiative. “Our belief is that there are ample provisions in this world to go around for everyone – if we only shared.”
Collections of the items, which include dates, rice, dhal, lentils, flour, salt, oil, spices, sugar, tea, milk, coffee, harees, pasta, noodles, oats, potatoes, nuts, baked beans, dried fruits, Vimto and canned foods, have already started and will continue until May 10. They are mostly being dropped off at Al Suwayfiyah.
“This year the Bahrain Rugby Football Club is also collecting food on our behalf so donors can also drop off food at their reception desk,” she added.
This is not their first drive as the giving group has shared more than 3,000 food packs since the initiative was launched in 2016 with members of the Migrant Workers Protection Society, women assisted by the Shamsaha women’s crisis intervention group and families in need.
“Since launching, our group has grown in leaps and bounds and we are happy to share more happiness and goodness with those who need it the most,” said Miro regarding the Holy Month initiative.
Collections for first time mums are still underway and will end next Wednesday. The ‘Mommy Starter Pack’s’ started as a tribute to International Women’s Day.
Miro added: “Help us help the needy and support first-time mums beginning their journey into motherhood. Please share items such as diapers, blankets, wet wipes, loose clothing, nursing bras and more.”
The community crusaders are also in need of reusable eco-friendly grocery bags to assist them with their ongoing projects.
For more details check out @aboxofgoodness on Facebook and Instagram.
