Arpico provides flood relief | Sunday Observer

Arpico provides flood relief

25 June, 2017
 The Arpico CSR Team distributing relief items to families in affected areas.
The Arpico CSR Team distributing relief items to families in affected areas.

Arpico CSR was actively involved in helping those adversely affected by flood and landslides.

On the guidance of Group Chairman Richard Pieris & Company PLC, Dr. Sena Yaddehige, the Arpico CSR Team executed relief efforts by distributing goods and dry rations worth over Rs. 32 million to 5,000 families in the worst affected areas mainly in Kalutara, Matara and Rathnapura.

Relief efforts were conducted together with media and armed forces, distributing goods directly to the people in affected areas.

A variety of goods including dry rations, milk powder, biscuits, tea, disinfectants (Dettol / Harpic), sanitary napkins, Panadol, Siddhalepa, pain killers etc were dispatched over a week long process to more than 5000 families affected in 75 Grama Niladhari Divisions.

Arpico also assisted the Government’s relief efforts.

It was announced during a media briefing held on May 30 at the Tourism Ministry that the company will contribute to the flood relief efforts of the Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry, which was appointed by the government as the main provider for relief activities for the Kalutara District.

Arpico handed over 500 numbers of mosquito nets and 500 numbers of journey mats to Hon. Minister of Tourism John Amaratunga at the Prime Minister’s Office to be distributed to those adversely affected in the Kalutara area.

Arpico being a deep rooted company in the country, which has touched the lives of many Sri Lankans for over 85 years, consider it important to support the nation at this time of need especially considering those citizens affected by the disaster situation. 

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