Soup kitchen for Bret victims

Also lending a hand was Dr Francis who was kept busy turning the boiling pots of soup at his office at Petit Cafe Road, St Julien’s Village, New Grant.

“Since June 19, I have been trying to find ways to deal with the victims of floods and the high winds,” Dr Francis said.

On Saturday, his office served close to 500 bowls of soup.

He said many residents were without food or clothing and a decision was taken to open the soup kitchen to provide relief to victims of the storm.

“We got together with supporters to take up the task of finding those those who may have clothes, toys, books and food items to donate,” he said.

Francis also provided transportation for people who live in Moruga, St Marys, La Ruffin and Laloon areas.

“I will continue to keep my office open on a daily basis so until all the clothes and books are given out to those in need,” he said. He called on those who are in need in the Laloon and La Ruffin areas to contact his office and social workers will offer any assistance they may need.

Dr Francis added that while residents await the grant given by the government, he has been working alongside the councillors of the areas do repair work to the homes that were damaged in the storm.

He also thanked business owners who have been donating materials.