According to [ABS-CBN News], the local government of Iloilo City has revived the operations of the Uswag Community Kitchens to serve families affected by the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine, the strictest lockdown restriction.
“We have started operating community kitchens so that we can help our fellow Ilonggos. We have already been preparing what will be needed for the operation,” said Mayor Jerry Treñas.
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Treñas also thanked donors for their support in sustaining food supplies.
The City Social Welfare and Development Office has identified 135 barangays with big populations needing immediate food assistance out of 180 villages.
Volunteers for the community kitchens who will prepare, cook, and distribute food include daycare workers, feeding program workers, and barangay officials.
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According to [ABS-CBN News], The city is under ECQ until end July, a move that is "anticipatory and preemptive" after a Delta COVID-19 variant case was reported in Pandan town, Antique, Treñas earlier said.
