MANILA -- The COVID-19 pandemic brought the whole world to a grinding halt.
In the Philippines, the government, non-government organizations, the health sector, and various other groups have been ramping up efforts to aid the millions who have been directly and indirectly affected by the disease.
“Vincent Helps started as De Paul House’s pastoral response to the Taal Volcano eruption last January 12, 2020,” shared Fr. Porcincula. “The seminarians and formators of the two seminaries in Tandang Sora, together with the students of St. Vincent School of Theology, collaborated to organize a response to the eruption. Thus, the birth of Vincent Helps.”
Despite having its headquarters at the Saint Vincent Seminary complex on Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City, Vincent Helps’ efforts have extended beyond the city’s borders to far-flung communities in Visayas and Mindanao. Some generous donors contribute food items, while most of the donations are purchased from wholesalers. Many donors are Vincentian friends from all over the world. About 50 volunteers do the packing each day. Three times a week, a different set of volunteers prepares 400 cooked meals for homeless people and street dwellers.
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