Besides giving the tangible items, we also help the family with cash aids. If the family has school going children, additional cash aid is given to help the family out.
Ration Day normally happens at the last Saturday of the month. Vincentions gather before the start of the ration giving to pack the items for the FINs.
Some of you may be wondering why we do no just give cash or coupons to the FINs as it is easier for them to dispense and buy what they need. They also need not lug the items back.
In this Conference, we like to maintain some traditions and spirit of our founders who were actually cooking for the poor they met on the streets - not so much of giving cash. In short, they were actually practising Christian charity towards the poor. We treasure the effort as a sacrificial act of love. For FINs who are not mobile, we deliver the ration and cash to them.
Ration Day starts off with a prayer. Snacks are normally served. Vincentians also take this time to catch up with the FINs.
