As part of Qatar Charity’s continued efforts to provide food and preventive supplies, Qatar charity distributed 4000 ready-to-eat meals donated by IKEA Qatar.

The packets were distributed to those infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in quarantine centers in Umm Salal and Al Mukaynis.

The meals were distributed in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment.

“As part of the efforts made by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment represented by Al-Daayen Municipality to reduce the curb of the coronavirus, the Awareness and Health Department has provided full support and supervision of such initiatives that contribute to helping those affected by the virus,” said Mr. Ahmed Matar Al-Shammari, public health inspector at Al-Daayen Municipality.

Al-Shammari also praised the support of the IKEA store and Qatar Charity's ongoing efforts in extending support to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Mr. Alexey Sitkin, Store Manager of IKEA Qatar, said, “Caring for the people is one of IKEA values. We strive to support the competent authorities and the local community during this hard time in whichever way possible.

‘As part of its corporate social responsibility, IKEA Restaurant takes an essential role in that by offering over 4,000 healthy meal packages for the infected and needy ones.”

Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim, Director of Customer Service Department in Qatar Charity said, “Qatar Charity continues to distribute meals and food baskets to families with low incomes and those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.”

He added that Qatar Charity, as a civil society organization, and as part of its contribution to societal programs, has distributed food baskets to needy families and workers in addition to ready-to-eat meals for workers in different quarantine centers across the country.

 He also noted that this initiative launched at the beginning of COVID-19 has an overwhelming response from various institutions and companies in the country. 

The Director of Customer Service Department appreciated the contribution of the IKEA Qatar store by providing meals and sweets, calling on other companies to follow IKEA to help affected families and provide them with food baskets.

As QC continues its nationwide campaign to provide meals to workers in Qatar, it has also welcomed donations for the cause.

If you wish to donate, you can do so via the Qcharity app or its website.

Meanwhile, health authorities in the country continue to implement the highest level of monitoring, detection, and management procedures to deal with the virus, the public has been advised to follow certain measures to safeguard their health.

For any queries, or concerns related to COVID-19 in Qatar, the public can contact a 24/7 hotline set up by the Ministry. The hotline number is 16000 and is toll-free.

Here's everything you need to know about the virus, including ways to protect yourself.

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Source and cover image credit: Qatar Charity