In conjunction with the Wesak Day celebrations, the Penang Hindu Association (PHA) provided food for senior citizens.
In keeping with teachings of Lord Buddha, feeding the hungry is one of the basic and altruistic deeds.
The charity programme would not have been possible without the generous support from well-wishers and supporters of the NGOs.
This time around some 30 inmates and staff at Pusat Jagaan Orang Tua MKD Shan, Permatang Damar Laut,Bayan Lepas,Penang were etreated to a vegetarian lunch. They also treated some 20 children from Ru Yi Children Home,
They were offered tomato rice, vegetarain mutton curry with potato, cabbage and other local delights.
The CSR event was also supported by Klinik Derma Sivasanta (KDS). Daily rations were also given out to several families. Meanwhile, the children and old folks were also presented with token cash amounts.
