Food For The Poor Chairman Andrew Mahfood was featured in the Jamaica Gleaner's At The Podium. An excerpt from his speech at the official opening of the Accompong Basic School in St Elizabeth, on March 20, was used.
The new school, which we are officially opening today, has three classrooms which can be subdivided into additional learning spaces; sick bay, teachers' office, kitchen and bathrooms. We have also furnished the school with beautiful, child-friendly furniture, which will enhance the creative, learning environment for the youngsters. The 37 students on roll are benefiting from the new facilities, but the school can now accommodate up to 100 students.
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| Andrew Mahfood |
Our wish is for this school to be a hub of successful activities for the wider Accompong community. I encourage every adult citizen of Accompong to live service-oriented lives for the benefit of the children of this community and the nation in general. Remember, Jamaica is counting on you to be positive mentors for the children!
The construction of this school is another chapter in our long rapport with this community. Over the years, we have been building houses as well as distributing food and clothing to persons in need.
- Andrew Mahfood, chairman, Food For The Poor, speaking at the opening of Accompong Basic School on March 20.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner - May 3, 2013
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