McDonald’s is giving free meals through ‘McDo Kindness Kitchen’

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McDonald’s is giving free meals through ‘McDo Kindness Kitchen’
The Ronald McDonald House Charities has exceeded their original target of giving away 50,000 free meals for health workers, police, LGU volunteers, government agencies and local communities

[Editor’s note: This press release has been updated to reflect the number of meals McDo Kindness Kitchen has given away since March 20.]

MANILA, Philippines- Recognizing the selfless efforts of frontliners and the support needed by marginalized communities, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald’s Philippines opens the McDo Kindness Kitchen. For this program, McDonald’s Philippines has initially pledged 50,000 meals to be served for medical health workers, police, LGU volunteers, government agencies, and local communities. They’ve exceeded this target and has served more than 200,000 meals. 

Through McDo Kindness Kitchen, select restaurants of the QSR giant, dedicate the operations of their kitchens to prepare the meals of beneficiaries. Partner companies and institutions support the charity program in the mobilization and distribution of meals. 

“We continue to reinforce our commitment to make a difference in the lives of Filipinos by providing aid to Filipinos in need during this very challenging time” RMHC Executive Director Marie Angeles shared. “We also want to thank our partner companies, such as the ABS-CBN Foundation, Coca- Cola, and Angkas for providing transportation to distribute the meals” Angeles added. 

RMHC now accepts cash donations from individual and corporate donors who wish to support McDo Kindness Kitchen. By donating, one can cover costs for a meal worth 50 pesos per person; these meals are offered at cost. 

McDonald’s ABS-CBN was activated as the first McDo Kindness Kitchen last March 20 for ABS- CBN Foundation’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig program. There are three other McDo Kindness Kitchen operating in Las Pinas, Cebu Escario and Makati. 

Since the announcement of the enhanced community quarantine, McDonald’s Philippines and RMHC have started supporting healthcare workers and other frontliners. Continuous support is being provided through the efforts of the company and its charity of choice as the distribution of meals is also extended to various communities that lack access to food.

FRONTLINERS. McDo Kindness Kitchen with healthcare staff of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.

 

Help provide meals for more frontliners and families in need. Donate now via online or bank deposit. Details at http://rmhc.org.ph/donate – Rappler.com

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines is the charity of choice of McDonald’s Philippines. Established in 1995, the organization is driven to make a difference in the lives of Filipino children in education, shelter and happiness. Its flagship programs include the Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program in partnership with the Department of Education, Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local government units, and Ronald McDonald Bigay Tulong.

 

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