A Sunday Well Spent!
Volunteered today with mum, aunt judy, rina and darl. it was to chinatown to sent food to elders who were under the care of the social welfare. Essentials such as rice, instant noodles, oil and milo were brought to the homes of these needy elders. It was the first time going to the estates of chinatown. Squirmed a little at the sight of the sandwiched units. Far from the normal HDB flats that ive seen and live in. Dim and stuffy. The home is living room+bedroom+kitchen all in one. Some were singles, the fortunate ones have their spouses living with them. They were delighted to see the food provided. But u could just sense the loneliness and despondence when we arrived at their doorstep. A matress, tv are the bare essentials that one could find. Darl provided his macho services by offering to push the trolley stacked with the packets of food. And the rest help in bringing the food into their homes. It was indeed an eye-opener today knowing that amidst the young, bustling side of the city, there lies this other side which requires our attention too.