A DONATION OF DRY RATION PACKS, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOL ACCESSORIES

With the guidance of the Commander 222 Brigade, Colonel Wiraj Wimalasena, a donation of ration packs, household equipment and school accessories among school children and women of poverty-stricken families of Mahawelipura area was taken place at Mahawelipura Temple, on 08 February 2020. 5th (Volunteer) Battalion of Sri Lanka Artillery organized this event with the auspices of the Chairman of Sampath Sofa, Panadura, Mr. Sampath Fonzeka.

Accordingly, a dry ration pack worth of Rs.6000.00 for each family along with clothing items and School equipment for children were distributed under the patronage of the Commander 222 Brigade. The purpose of the event was to upgrade educational standards of the schools and to upgrade the living standards of poverty stricken people in this area.

Civil Affairs Officer 22 Brigade, Lt Col H M A P Kumara, Commanding Officer 5(V) SLA Lt Col L W B Rideemaliyadda, Officers and Other Ranks attended the event.