The J. Wray & Nephew Foundation (JWNF) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security, and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries pressed along with the first in the series of interventions with the distribution of 1,000 food packages to at-risk groups via J. Wray & Nephew community council to a total value of $7,000,000 to communities near Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth.
Following consultation on developments in the Siloah and surrounding communities, PAD commenced discussions with the Ministry of National Security to develop an action plan that would increase community outreach and help to combat the increased crime and violence in the area. Ultimately, to safeguard our most valuable assets— our staff, plant and property.
The JWNF, as part of its St. Elizabeth Community Outreach, staged a day-long event at Appleton Estate with the creation of a distribution centre to reinforce what has become a national theme to “Eat What You Grow and Grow What You Eat.” In keeping with this theme, as well as to guarantee food security for the most vulnerable, is to promote healthy eating which, among other things, saw assorted food packages being handed out to those in need.