The Hindu temple complex was an ideal location for food distribution as there was plenty of space for the delivery vehicles and plenty of room to spread out the food. The recipients lined up patiently outside the temple complex where they completed the necessary paperwork before coming in to collect the food.
The smaller orange bags contained fresh fish and chicken and plenty of ice which were being off-loaded from a MRC vehicle. This is where timing is all important because it was getting hotter and hotter. Then the guests were let in to collect their gifts.
To reduce the waiting time, recipients queued closer to the distribution point and tried to maintain a safe distance.
A total of 25 families were helped at this location. You may not be able to see their smiles behind the masks, but there were some happy faces here.
This Hindu temple complex is often used for community functions and demonstrates how people of one faith are more than willing to help people of another faith. They are all Malaysians and that’s what counts. It also demonstrates the value of tables! Distribution of food at our next location was much harder to control as it had to be done out of the back of vehicles. So, if you are planning any similar function, try and find a location with shade, tables, and a carpark.
While we were waiting for the gates to be opened, I took a little wander around the location. You can’t miss this striking set of statues, and here is Poonam Singh of the NGO Glocal Helping Hands saying a quiet prayer.
In the nearby field were families of chickens and a few goats; this rooster had gorgeous plumage.
Here are some images of the different shrines and statues….
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