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The Kings and Queens

ST. VINCENT & The GRENADINES VOLCANO RELIEF AND RECOVERY

ST. VINCENT VOLCANO FOOD DRIVE FOR
DISASTER RELIEF VINCENTIAN FAMILY
‘WHERE THERE’S A NEED,
THERE ARE LIONS!” Lions Hermelene Thomas, Jennifer Parsons
and Yolande Cadore of Brooklyn Crown
Heights Lions Club saw the need to help a
On behalf of the victims of the volcanic Vincentian Family and so they took action.
eruption in St. Vincent, VDG Ingrid An- On April 23, 2021, they collected and deliv-
drews - Campbell (Campaign Organizer) ered non-perishable food items and boys’
thanks the responding clubs for their gen- clothing to a family from St. Vincent and the
erous donation of time and supplies. Con- Grenadines who was affected by the La Sou-
tributing clubs included Hollis, Woodside friere Volcano Disaster.
Interamerican, Springfield Gardens, Rich-
mond Hill / South Ozone Park, Rego Park The project was spearheaded by Lion Her-
Forest Hills, (See photos below) melene Thomas and it was very successful.
Apart from Lions Hermelene, Jennifer and
Hearty thanks to Brooklyn Caribe Lions Yolande’s personal contribution, they also
Club for the items donated and the mone- received donations from other individuals.
tary contribution to the “St. Vincent and The The items included canned foods like tuna,
Grenadine Volcano Relief Project”. sardine, carnation and condensed milk, beans,
(See photos)
toiletries, toilet tissues, hand sanitizers and
Special appreciation to PDG Melissa much more. The donation was made specifi-
Torres for the personal monetary dona- cally to a chosen family and was shipped for
tion, and Lion Beverly Campbell direct distribution to those individuals of her
(Central Brooklyn) for the use of her village who were directly impacted by the
school facility as a collection center. disaster.

We also acknowledge the generous
personal financial contributions from Reported by,
PDG Charles McBride and Lion Nan-
cy. “PDG Charly, you are truly dedi- Lion Yolande Cadore
cated to Emergency and Disaster Relief. Kings and Queens E-News Reporter
Your contribution was unique!” Lions
Fern and John, we thank you for the
charitable gifts.

The gallery of photos show the Lions and
Leos of Kingstowne, St. Vincent, as they
prepare to distribute the donated food
supplies and water to the most vulnerable
displaced communities on the leeward
side of the island. They are grateful for
our support.

“Thank you, fellow Lions, Leos and
other supporters far and wide who con-
tributed so tremendously to this effort, as
we continue to honor our motto. “We
Serve”.

With deep appreciation,
VDG Ingrid Andrews - Campbell

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