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Fortify Meals donation of more than 80 meals
Fortify Meals donation of more than 80 meals
It’s 3rd January and we are back to the office with some good news! On Christmas Eve, Stephen Sammut Nurminen set out to run more than 12 hours, in aid of the homeless. In doing so, he challenged Fortify Meals to donate a meal for every 10 minutes of running covered.
As a result of this super initiative, just before the end of 2021, Fortify Meals donated more than 80 meals, worth €650 to Soup Kitchen OFM in Valletta.
The co-founder of Fortify Meals, Aaron Buhagiar, said that “After meeting Steve and witnessing his drive for raising awareness on mental health, it was natural for us to support this valuable cause. Based on our personal experience with Fr Marcellino at the Soup Kitchen, we are convinced that homelessness and the issues that accompany it are a major issue.”
“Fortify Meals strives to improve the lives of everyone it comes into contact with. Sponsoring these meals reflects our mission to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible towards a healthier lifestyle,” he added.
The athlete, Stephen, emphasised how beating his 12-hour personal best made him happy, “especially when I know that I helped people in need with this challenge. I’m already planning my next challenge for 2022, probably in July. I’m looking forward to it, it’s going to be a big one!”
Fr Marcellino Micallef, OFM thanked all those involved in this initiative and appealed to the public to continue supporting the Soup Kitchen Valletta in its mission. Soup Kitchen receives 70 to 90 meal requests per day, and it costs them around €4,000 per week to feed homeless people. Those who wish to donate can click here.
