Lima, Peru, Mar 30, 2020 / 13:00 pm
Priests and volunteers have distributed more than 15,000 food baskets to Peruvians unable to work during the nation's coronavirus pandemic lockdown. They say they aim to distribute 15,000 more.
Fr. Omar Sánchez Portillo, secretary general of Caritas Lurín and leader of region's Beatitudes Community, announced March 26 the distribution of 15,000 food baskets to families living on metro Lima's south side. Lurín is a southern district of Lima, Peru.
"Today we've already distributed 15,000 food baskets in the poorest and most vulnerable areas of South Lima. And we're going for another 15,000!" the priest said March 26.
Sanchez manages a home for orphans in Lurin, in addition to a homeless shelter. Earlier this month, he began an online fundraiser for cleaning supplies and other provisions needed for the facility. He said because of the success of the fundraiser, he was able to purchase food for distribution in the region.