Clothes, toys and food to be distributed to families in need for Christmas, the supermarket "MAS" delivered to the Mayor of Athienou Kyriakos Kareklas.
In an announcement of the Municipality of Athienou it is stated that "during its inauguration, which took place on Sunday 11 December, this supermarket collected from the public clothes and toys, new or of good quality, which it handed over to the Mayor of Athienou, President of the Social Welfare Committee of Athienou, to be distributed to children and families in need. These families have been approved by the Council of the Social Welfare Committee."
The items delivered "are divided by age, according to the family. Still various items will also be given to the directorates of the kindergartens and schools of Athienou, where, in collaboration with the directorates and Parents' Associations, they will be distributed to children of needy families and, in general, to children of the municipality in need."
In addition, from the gifts collected through the "Wishing Tree" effort promoted by the Municipality of Athienou, it will be arranged that all the children of Athienou have a toy and clothes for the Christmas holidays".
Marios Drakou, manager of the "MAS" supermarket handed over to the Mayor of Athienou "for distribution, through the Social Welfare Committee, to disadvantaged families, food shopping vouchers totalling 300 euros, as well as a food trolley to be given to a family with children in need".
The Mayor of Athienou thanked Mr. Drakos "for the annual philanthropic act of the supermarket. Mr. Kareklas also said that as any similar offer will be used in the best possible way for individuals and families who really need help this festive season."
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