At the end of last week, the second season of operation of the hot soup dispensing point ended, which took place thanks to the support of donors. Although it was a month shorter than the first season, a thousand more servings were given out, namely 11,771 servings of hot soup.
The higher demand for a portion of warm soup is most likely explained by the greater recognition of this initiative when starting the second season. There were days when even more than 100 people came for soup. The cost of one portion is 1.60 euros, so the second season cost almost 19,000 euros. And this season has been special, because charity actions were also held in support of the hot soup dispensing point project, when both adults and young people enthusiastically contributed about 4,000 euros.
Jana Biezā, member of the board of the association “Baložu pasts” and an enthusiast of Talsu charity, admits that she feels both joy and pride for what her fellow human beings have done, as well as sadness. “They especially snuck up when the wonderful team of TV9 Pakalni – Sanita Liepiņa and Ęirts Grenevics – interviewed some of the visitors of the point. I usually try very hard to avoid getting into or empathizing with those who are being helped, because I know that sympathy or pity won’t help anyone, but this time it somehow “stuck”. But I can only continue doing what I started! I really hope that together we will be able to resume serving warm soup on October 1 this year,” says Jana Biezā. In order to start the operation in the next season already with some money saved, all the supporters of the initiative are invited to donate even now, when the hot soup dispensing point is not working, by making a transfer to the association “Balozu pasts” to the account LV58HABA0551040981861, indicating the purpose: for the support of socially disadvantaged groups of society.
Jana Biezā expresses her gratitude to all supporters for their material, financial and emotional support, hoping for further cooperation. Also, special thanks to Gita Mauriņa, owner of the Bella cafe, for her reliable cooperation, cooking soup and love for every visitor.
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2024-04-08 12:35:56