Government’s Covid-19 Relief Programme

The Government of Barbados is giving back to the people of Barbados, by donating 60,000 Care Packages of food, the Care Packages will be distributed to the most vulnerable in the society, with special care packages for the elderly.
Care Packages may include:
* Canned Items
* Fresh fruits and vegetables
* Dry Goods
* Personal Care items
Please contact: 536-CARE/ 536-2273 we are here for you.
This program has been sponsored by The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs, COVID COMMUNICATIONS UNIT Barbados, The New Hope Foundation, And The Barbados Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Hon. Akoybi J Greaves. MP. Youth Minister, and Head Chairman of The New Hope Foundation Charity. told members of The Barbados Today team, the public should not panic as everything is under control however he sympathizes with their concerns of shutting down for the 2 weeks Greaves also paid $86,000 in Donations, to members of 13 Business which complained to the media that the lockdown will make them suffer, he also donated 450 Food Hampers to 445 Households. The Chairman was also escorted by 17 Members of The Royal Barbados Police Force such as the, (C.I.D) Criminal Investigation Department, and members of Parliament, Health and Wellness Minister, Lt. Col. The Honourable Jeffrey Bostic said, “This is the goal we are not just here to put on a good face, it is necessary to help those in need, and that’s what we are here to do!”