Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in January 2020, major industries and businesses experienced significant disruptions. The pandemic also severely impacted the livelihood of the general public.
In Malaysia, the lockdown implemented in mid-March forced numerous businesses and companies to cease operations to curb the virus's spread. This unprecedented lockdown drastically affected economic activities, leading to a sudden loss of income for many families and individuals, causing great hardship and stress. Breadwinners struggled to provide for their basic needs.
Moreover, the services and tireless efforts of frontliners in providing care for the infected and combating the virus's spread are truly commendable.
Understanding this plight, Yayasan MyNadi initiated a Reach-Out program to alleviate the burden on these frontliners and families affected by the pandemic. MyNadi provided daily meals to frontliners and groceries to families identified through NGOs.
An estimated total donation to Hospital Sungai Buloh was RM 86,102.15. From March 23rd to April 1st, MyNadi distributed 300 packed meals per day for 10 days, totaling 3,000 meal packs at a cost of RM 35,210.
The distribution was as follows:
March 23rd: 300 packed meals from Star Café, Pantai
March 24th to 29th: 300 packed meals per day from Sri Maha Karumariamman, San Peng
Additionally, in collaboration with TFA, Yayasan MyNadi managed to distribute 8,640 packed meals from March 23rd to May 21st, 2020, through the sponsorship of Restaurant Annalakshmi to Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and the Blind Centre. These meals were distributed to frontliners on duty over 59 days, sponsored by TFA members.