The items donated include; 50kg of 90 bags of rice, sugar, oil and tomato paste. The presentation was held on the theme; “Let Your Light Shine.”
The gesture, which forms the first-ever food donation by the organistion, was presented to needy families within the Kanifing Municipality and Banjul.
Also, the distribution was in celebration of the Month of Christmas, a period when Christians show much love and care to the needy.
At a ceremony held The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (Gambia Hotel School), Samuel Owusu Amako, president of the Banjul branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reminded that annually they join with friends and neighbors to lift one another's burdens and celebrate the birth and life of Jesus Christ through service.
“Light the World is a worldwide event to touch the hearts and change lives by doing the things Jesus did; feeding the hungry, comforting the lonely, visiting the sick and afflicted, and showing kindness to everyone. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).”
He further explained that there would be a number of launch events in different countries throughout the West Africa area.
“In the Gambia, this year is the first time we are organising this event.” he informed.
The beneficiaries included both Christian and Muslim families, adding that at the Church they don’t discriminate; something that symbolises the strong inter-faith harmony and religious tolerance in the country.
Welcoming the gathering, Binta Janneh-Jallow, the deputy mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, thanked the members of the Church for the humanitarian services.
She assured that the items donated would be put to good use.
