Borgo San Dalmazzo (CN), May 14th, 2020 – A donation of food has been carried out in favour of the parish of Borgo San Dalmazzo for the needy people. Erik Franza and Simone Polentarutti took charge of organizing the donation, coordinated by the parish priest Don Luca Lanave, who also sealed the moment with a collective prayer.
At the beginning of confinement due to the coronavirus, in March, a dramatic social emergency situation arose in the canteens of Naples which usually help those in need. Volunteers help up to 500 people per day at the canteen of the Neapolitan church “del Carmine” in Naples. For this reason, the Fathers of the Church launched an appeal to the city. Consequently, in agreement with the Grand Magisterium, the delegation of Naples and Campania allocated a fund of one thousand euros, making a transfer to the “Padre Alleva Onlus” account which manages the canteen, to allow a first purchase of food, in order to alleviate the suffering of those in need.
On May 13th, some products were delivered in Carini, Archdiocese of Monreale. Mr. Giulio Pilitteri, on behalf of the delegation, delivered homogenized and diapers to archpriest Giacomo Sgroi.
On May 14th a distribution of food, clothing, shoes and toys for children aged 0-3 was held in Barrafranca.
On May 13th, the first distribution of the month took place in Monreale. The vice delegate and two volunteers, Lia Giangreco and Sonia Lo Monaco, delivered homogenized products, diapers, milk, pasta, baby milk and clothes for children.
Potenza– On May 13th the director of the hospital “San Carlo”, dr. Massimo Barresi, hosted a representation of knights and dames in order to thank the Order for the donation of personal protective equipment received from H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies. During the cordial meeting, director Barresi expressed his gratitude for the donation.
On Saturday, May 9th the representation of Alexandria and Asti, guided by Mrs. Simona Delfino and according to Mr. Mandia’s initiative, headed to Cassine (AL) to the headquarters of the local Red Cross, whose president is Mr. Matteo Cannonero, to make a donation of 500 euros for the purchase of material which will be useful against the spread of Covid-19. The donation was possible thanks to the contribution of Mrs. Delfino, Mr. Mandia, Muto, SantaMaria and the chaplain Father Augusto Piccoli who also gave his blessing.
