AyamBersamaMu Community Pantry Initiative Goes Viral in Penang!
Volunteers Bring Raya Cheer to Charities Managing the Pantries
with Home Cooked Ayam Brand Meals
George Town, June 30, 2020 – While
Hari Raya celebrations have been muted this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
and the recovery movement control order (RMCO), Malaysian kindness has made a
difference to those struggling with basic necessities through the
#AyamBersamaMu community pantry initiative in 13 communities.
In Penang, The
Children's Protection Society partners with Ayam Brand to manage the community
pantry that operates on a ‘Take what you need, leave what you can concept’. The
weatherproof pantry is stocked with daily necessities such as Ayam Brand
products. It is set up outside the compound so that social distancing is
observed, and is open to the public round-the-clock.
Staff and
residents update community groups on social media and messaging apps, on what
is available, and what is needed. Their efforts have made the initiative viral.
Volunteers
are returning this kindness by preparing homecooked open house meals using Ayam
Brand™ products. The meals spanned
traditional favourites such as Roti Jala with sardine curry to macaroni fruit
salad!
Faisal Bin
Baharom was quick to volunteer to cook for the children for his way of
contributing to the community pantry.