Since the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), many have lost their jobs and can’t afford to provide their families with basic necessities such as food. So, why not whenever we go out and eat, let’s remember and help those who are struggling to put food on their tables!
Nando’s Malaysia will kick start the nationwide Nando’s Kind Dining initiative starting from 15 - 31 May 2020, where anyone can donate non-perishable food items and receive a 20% discount on their own Nando’s meal!
Kind Dining is a community support initiative organized by Nando’s Malaysia in partnership with other food security NGOs such as The Lost Food Project, Suriana Malaysia, Yayasan Foodbank, GoJobMy, Kechara Soup Kitchen and other local charity homes in the Nando’s community.
Photo via Nando's Malaysia
Nando’s chief executive officer, Stephen Shew said: “We recognise that this is a difficult time for a lot of people and we are honoured to offer discounts to members of the public who would like to help their fellow Malaysians who are less fortunate. This pandemic has shown deep down, we all want to spread kindness and do what we can to give back.”
“We at Nando’s feel privileged to be in a position which makes spreading generosity, positivity, and unity possible. We hope to rally more people together and to distribute as much food as possible through Kind Dining, just in time for the Raya celebrations and keep the flame of hope burning in our communities.”
Photo via Nando's Malaysia
This first of its kind effort by Nando’s will involve the collection of non-perishable food items that can be channelled to vulnerable communities whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
So, if you want to help out and be part of the Kind Dining community, you can just drop by at any Nando’s outlet near you! Or simply visit www.nandos.com.my to find out which Nando’s branch is open and accepting donations during this MCO period.
Items that can be donated are:
Unopened dry rice
Dry noodles
Canned foods
Cooking oil
Bottled drinks
Powdered milk
Instant oats
Flour
Sugar
Make sure that the items are halal, edible, and is before their use-by date.
Also, Nando’s Chicken with a Heart initiative, which started three months ago saw a total donation of over RM70,000 worth of food which was delivered to over 5,000 frontliners and vulnerable members of the community.
This MCO, let us all stick together, be kind to one another, and help each other out as much as you can! We’ll get through this pandemic, together!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
