
Contributions from people from Ourique allow «more dignified Christmas» to one hundred families
Christmas hampers resulted from a community effort
Christmas hampers resulted from a community effort
The initiative was supported by the António Silva Leal Foundation
Goods were raised by the school community
Households covered by the offer were referred by the Social Action services of the City Council
Allocation of the hampers took place last week
Because of the pandemic, it was necessary to reinforce the support traditionally given at this time
The initiative also included the offering of gifts to children from needy families
Offers were acquired with the money that would be spent on the traditional Christmas get-together, which will not take place due to the pandemic
All residents of Loulé who meet the necessary conditions will be able to apply to receive a basket
More than 800 families from Olho are currently assisted with foodstuffs, through the council's IPSS and the Food Bank
For 420 families, this is an extension of the support they have received monthly from the Chamber, during the pandemic