Recognizing the selfless efforts of frontliners and the support needed by marginalized communities during this time of crisis, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald’s Philippines, opens the McDo Kindness Kitchen. For this program, McDonald’s Philippines pledges 50,000 meals to be served for medical health workers, police, LGU volunteers, government agencies and local communities.
Through McDo Kindness Kitchen, select restaurants of the fast-food chain dedicate the operations of its kitchens to prepare the meals of beneficiaries. Each McDo Kindness Kitchen produces 1,500 meals a day, made by restaurant crew, managers and employee-volunteers. Partner companies and institutions support the charity program in the mobilization and distribution of meals.
“We continue to reinforce our commitment to make a difference in the lives of Filipinos by providing aid to Filipinos in need during this very challenging time,” shares RMHC executive director Marie Angeles.
“We also want to thank our partner companies, such as the ABS-CBN Foundation, Coca- Cola, and Angkas for providing transportation to distribute the meals” adds Marie.
RMHC now accepts cash donations from individual and corporate donors who wish to support McDo Kindness Kitchen. By donating, one can cover cost for a meal worth 50 pesos per person.
McDonald’s ABS-CBN was activated as the first McDo Kindness Kitchen for ABS-CBN Foundation’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig program. Together, over 17,000 meals have already been served to different communities. Three other McDo Kindness Kitchens are operating in Las Piñas, Cebu Escario and Makati.
Since the announcement of the enhanced community quarantine, McDonald’s Philippines and RMHC have started supporting healthcare workers and other frontliners. Recently, more than 30,000 meals have been distributed to 40 hospitals and beneficiaries of local government offices within Metro Manila and Mindanao.
