I am very proud of my friend, Mahita Vas, for starting this initiative. This is another fine example how an ordinary person can do something within his/ her own capacity to make life better, happier and in this case healthier for others, regardless of their race or nationality.
Few months ago, I bought too much grapes and gave one box to two foreign workers who were painting a corner under my block. They were very happy to receive the box of grapes. I thought how nice it would be for individuals all around Singapore to start similar initiatives to distribute fruits to these foreign workers on a regular basis, because their diet is mainly rice (carbo) and meat (protein), and lacking in fruits and vegetables (fiber and vitamins). It is heartening to read about this article and I do hope that this initiative can inspire more friends to do likewise. Your act of kindness will definitely go a long way as our foreign friends will feel more appreciated of their contribution in building up Singapore.
Excerpt:
"Once a week, housewife Mahita Vas gives out fresh fruit to foreign workers she spots in and around her neighbourhood in Holland Village. She hands out the fruit, along with a "thank you", to small groups of foreign workers hard at work in the HDB estates, by the road or near construction sites.
"Once a week, housewife Mahita Vas gives out fresh fruit to foreign workers she spots in and around her neighbourhood in Holland Village. She hands out the fruit, along with a "thank you", to small groups of foreign workers hard at work in the HDB estates, by the road or near construction sites.
The 53-year-old has been going on such rounds for half a year and has reached out to at least 100 workers so far from countries such as China, Bangladesh and India."
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