In the continuous effort to serve the magnitude 7.4 earthquake-affected families in Surigao del Sur province, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga distributed family food packs (FFPs) in the province’s affected municipalities on December 6, 2023.

 

28,334 FFPs distributed to 10 LGUs contain essential items to sustain their immediate nutritional needs during their stay in the evacuation centers.

The affected municipalities received the following number of FFPs:

Bayabas – 1,283

Cagwait – 1,162

Barobo – 1,887

Carrascal – 6,959

Cortes – 4,197

Tandag – 3,941

Cortes – 4,500

San Miguel – 1,600

San Agustin – 1,089

Carrascal – 1,716

The relief items were carefully curated to meet the specific needs of the affected families. This is to ensure that no one is left behind with the much-needed aid provision during these times.