Rumah Zakat Distributes 800 Meal Packages to Earthquake Survivors in NTT

Rumah Zakat has mobilized its volunteer teams to distribute humanitarian aid to residents affected by the recent earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Indonesia. The aid distribution is currently focused on a refugee post located in Nangahale Village, Talibura District, Sikka Regency.

Recognizing the emergency conditions on the ground, Rumah Zakat provided 800 packages of ready-to-eat meals. This initiative aims to fulfill the daily nutritional requirements of the refugees who are currently unable to cook for themselves. The humanitarian effort involves 10 Rumah Zakat volunteers working closely with local residents at the Nangahale Village refugee post. The collaboration with the local community has expedited the distribution process, ensuring the survivors receive the aid promptly.

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We, our family, and the residents here are very thankful to Rumah Zakat and the donors. Since our homes became uninhabitable and we had to evacuate, securing food has been our biggest worry.

One of the affected residents shared their profound gratitude towards Rumah Zakat and its donors. "We, our family, and the residents here are very thankful to Rumah Zakat and the donors. Since our homes became uninhabitable and we had to evacuate, securing food has been our biggest worry," the resident expressed emotionally. "With the help of these 800 ready-to-eat meal packages, we are greatly relieved as we no longer have to worry about daily food consumption at the refugee post."

The distribution of these meals is a critical step in supporting the survivors as they cope with the aftermath of the earthquake. Rumah Zakat's swift response and the community's cooperation highlight the resilience and solidarity in the face of disaster.

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With the help of these 800 ready-to-eat meal packages, we are greatly relieved as we no longer have to worry about daily food consumption at the refugee post.