Since our last gift giving to the 5 families in Con Cuong, we received information on 3 more poor families that were in need of assistance. We followed this up with a survey of the three additional families, in different villages and each requiring different needs. Again, food packs were put together with the help from Muong Thanh supermarket team. These were then delivered to each family! The cost breakdown are as follows:
Rice:10 x 155,000 VND = 1,550,000 VND
Chicken seasoning: 3 x 68,000 VND = 204,000 VND
Chilli sauce (2.1kg): 2 x 62,700 VND = 125,400 VND
Chilli sauce (2.1kg): 1 x 62,500 VND = 62,500 VND
Vietnamese spice (bot canh) (1kg): 3 x 16,500 VND = 49,500 VND
MSG (2kg): 3 x 102,000 VND = 306,000 VND Soy sauce (2 litre): 3 x 45,000 VND = 135,000 VND
Fish sauce: 3 x 27,600 VND = 82,800 VND Oil (5 litre): 3 x 185,000 VND = 555,000 VND
Handwash (850g): 3 x 130,000 VND = 390,000 VND Toothpaste: 15 x 6,000 VND = 90,000 VND
Shampoo (640g): 3 x 75,000 VND = 225,000 VND Toothpaste: 13 x 18,500 VND = 240,500 VND
Washing up liquid (4 litres): 3 x 74,900 VND = 224,700 VND
Laundry detergent (2.5kg): 3 x 95,000 VND = 285,000 VND
Milk (200ml): 18 x 24,500 VND = 441,000 VND
Milk (110 ml): 36 x 18,500 VND = 666,000 VND
Milk (110 ml): 24 x 20,500 VND = 492,000 VND
Milk (110 ml): 12 x 20,500 VND = 246,000 VND
Sugar: 6 x 20,000 VND = 120,000 VND
Total = 6,490,400 VND (approximately £216.25)
We’ve now helped 8 families in the village and previously mentioned in the last post, we will look at long-term projects for the family. We are aware of the challenges that lie ahead but we are determined to not only change their lives but also the next generation through our support. Together there is hope.