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The Kings & Queens

HUMANITARIAN SERVICES: COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We took an oath when we became Lions and we remained true to our motto ‘WE SERVE’. it is only fitting that we recognize those clubs that,
despite the “Shelter in Place” order, they continued their service to humanity, They proved that “Kindness Matters” and “Where There’s a Need,
There’s is a 20-K1 Lion.

This report is by no means an exhaustive record, but as the effects of this pandemic evolve, we will publicize our commitment to the causes of
Lionism. We salute these Lions for their dedicated service, in the face of risking their lives to help others. I’d like to say 20-K1 ROCKS!

Clubs Services Performed

East Elmhurst Columbia Provided food for dozens of needy families from the community Another distribution is scheduled
for May.

Queens Columbia Lions & Leos Provided food to community residents, Distributed food and PPE Masks to E Elmhurst Hospital
workers

South Ozone Park / Empire City Club with in-service and retired doctors volunteering invarious positions according to their specialties
Medical and / or critical areas of need. Special note. Dr. Rajamall worked extensive hours at Methodist
Hospital.

Queens Latinos Unidos Collection and distribution of food for 13 families in Corona

Woodside Interamerican Donated food and personal hygiene items $200 donated by club member towards future feedings.
ZC Soto sewed face masks and prepared package with masks and sanitizers for the homeless on the
streets in Queens.

Queens Las Americas Shipment of personal hygiene items to Dominican Republic. Partnered with Elmhurst Community and
donated infant pampers and wipes to needy families in Corona

St. Albans Continued Signature project working with Hope Pantry Donated $200.00 to South Jamaica Houses
Supplied groceries to needy family. Visited Nursing Home

Rosedale Partnered with Congressman Meeks to provide virtual information re COVID-19 to residents in Rosedale
and Springfield Gardens. Partnered with Rosedale Civic Assoc. to provide fresh fruits for residents in
Rosedale. Prepared food for the elderly in S.E. Queens.

Laurelton Continued monthly food distribution at the VfW POST in Queens.

Brookville Assisted elderly with shopping. Served meals at Allen AME Food Pantry

Springfield Gardens Made phone calls to check in with seniors living alone. Participated in Food Distribution Program in Far
Rockaway.

Central Brooklyn 1. Served Pizza, Soda, and Water for 50 medical staff in The emergency section. at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

2. Served lunch sandwiches and soda at Maimonides Hospital for 20 HR ( Human Resource) support staff.

3. Served full meal for 20 staff at Methodist Hospital. Made phone calls to check on seniors living alone.

4. Provided garbage bags to dispose of soiled uniforms for Emergency Room staff.

5. Preparing and delivering home-made meals to home bound seniors during the closures due to the pandemic

6. Pick up and deliver groceries for 3 seniors,

7. Donated 4 bags of clothes,45 books, 10 Gallons of Milk and assorted food staples to a shelter

8. Donated clothes to a men’s shelter. Picked up fresh fruits and vegetables from a pantry for 6 seniors

9. Collaborated with a community based organization to conduct telephone solicitations for donations of masks from
construction companies.

OTHER CLUBS THAT ARE NOT FEATURED HERE WILL BE IN OUR NEXT PUBLICATION