Press Release May 19, 2021
Lotus Light Distributes Hand Sanitizer to Organizations Helping Vulnerable Groups
According to the John Hopkins online dashboard, the global Covid-19 infection count has climbed to 164,888,489, including 3,412,711 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the more transmissible Covid-19 B1617 strain as a”variant of global concern,” alongside B117, B1351, and P1. This so-called “double mutation variant” has spread to nearly 50 countries. The WHO warns people not to let their guard down, as infection cases have been seen to go up rapidly and unpredictably.
In British Columbia, it is incredibly important to observe basic practices to prevent the spread of the infection, which includes washing your hands, using hand sanitizer, keeping social distance, and wearing a mask. As health officials encourage at least three quarters of the population to get vaccinated for life to return to “normal,” these practices will continue to remain important in helping prevent the spread of the virus.
On May 19, 2021, the LLCS organized a big hand sanitizer distribution at a Burnaby warehouse to distribute 18 pallets containing over 26,000 pieces of hand sanitizer, with a total weight of 15,000 lbs. This hand sanitizer was distributed to dozens of charities and organizations helping low-income families and vulnerable community members across metro Vancouver.
Some recipients included Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, Success (Chinatown), Cloverdale Community Kitchen, Aboriginal Front Door Society (AFD), SRO Collaborative, South Vancouver Family Place, St. Paul Hospital, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen (GNFK), Women Health Collective, WePress Arts Space Society, Britannica Elementary School, and Aboriginal Mother Centre Society.
Mr. Julio Bello, Executive Director of South Vancouver Family Place, extended his thanks to the LLCS. “”Thank you so much Lotus Light for organizing this big hand Sanitizer distribution! It’s going to help a lot of families and people.”
The LLCS Covid-19 Community Caring Drive will continue partnering with generous corporations, food warehouses, local food assistance groups, and food distribution hubs to distribute much needed food and
Personal Protection Equipment items to help community members in need. For more information on various Lotus Light’s charity programs, please contact us by email:llcsvancouver@gmail.com, Tel: 604-685-5548, or visit lotus light website: http://vllcs.org. Lotus Light Charity Society registered number: BN 14110-4893-RR0001.
