MOW FOOD BANK - Sinthamani Ashram - The Visit

One lovely Sunday morning on 1st July 2012, Meals on Wheels Penchala made its stop at Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram. Located amidst the serene village of Jinjang Utara, the Sinthamani Ashram is a well-maintained and comfortable Home for the needy and underprivileged children. The conducive surroundings coupled with fresh air and farm animals roaming freely depict a tranquil environment for the kids to grow up and bask in the charms of nature.

Entrance of Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram

When we arrived there, the residents of the Ashram – toddlers, children and youth ranging from three to 21 years old – were seen revising their homework and studying. A few of them were cleaning up the playground equipment in the garden.

Study hall

Toddlers 

The basic single storey house – once a shabby wooden house which was then renovated and refurbished over the years – comprises a spacious porch, a dining/study hall, two dormitories, a kitchen, a computer room and external bathrooms. The Ashram currently houses 49 children. There are also four single mothers who assist with the children’s daily needs, cooking, cleaning etc. as well as three aged folks. 

To read the history of how this Home was found, please click here.

Female dormitory

Male dormitory

Computer room situated outside the main residence

Soon after, the Meals on Wheels van arrived with lunch and donations for the Home.

Lunch was sponsored by Lotus Restaurant

The volunteers unloading the items from MOW van

The children came out to help as well

Overall donations of the day comprising edible items, toiletries, daily necessities and more. A big thank you to all our sponsors!

The volunteers, consisting of people from all ages, mingled with the children and served lunch.

Say a little prayer 

Deep in gratefulness

After lunch, the Founder of Sinthamani Ashram, Mr Praveendran, gave a briefing to the volunteers, followed by interesting performances by the children. 

The Founder, Mr Praveendran, briefing our volunteers

Performance #1 by the youths

Performance #2 by the children

Performance #3 by a little girl

Before bidding farewell, MOW volunteers distributed candies and sweets to the young residents and took the customary group photos.  

Treats anyone?

Bro. Dhammadhassi Kho with Praveen

Until we meet again!

Our Big thank you to all Donors, Volunteers and working committee of Meals on Wheels.

Your contribution will make a difference to those in need.May all the good merits from your kindness brings happiness to you and you family.

Photography courtesy of Wendy Chew

	Item	Donor/Sponsor
EDIBLE	1.	Rice	CSH Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	2.	Sugar	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	3.	Milk powder	CSH
	4.	Milo / Horlicks	Tracy Wong
	5.	Coffee	Frechell Yee
	6.	Tea	Frechell Yee
	7.	Nestum	Tracy Wong
	8.	Jam / Kaya
	9.	Margarine	Kho Kai Ko
	10.	Instant noodles	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	11.	Beehoon	Kho Kai Ko
	12.	Flour	CSH Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	13.	Sauces - Light soy sauce - Dark soya sauce - Oyster sauce - Chilli sauce - Tomato sauce	Shireen Ooi & family
	14.	Spices (packets) for cooking curry	Kho Kai Ko
	15.	Cooking oil	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	16.	Biscuits	CSH Tracy Wong
	17.	Condensed milk	Yeoh PY
	18.	Red beans	Kho Kai Ko
	19.	Green beans	Kho Kai Ko
	20.	Dhall	Winnie Soo Pansy
	21.	Canned food	Frechell Yee
	22.	Scott Emulsion (orange flavour)	IMO Cheong Wai Mew CSH Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
INEDIBLE	1.	Clorox	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	2.	Washing powder	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	3.	Toothpaste	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	4.	Dish washing liquid	Kho Kai Ko
	5.	Toilet rolls	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	6.	Detergent powder	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	7.	Adult diapers (size: XL)	Leong Mee Lee Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	8.	Children diapers (size: L & XL)	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	9.	Floor cleaning detergent	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd
	10.	Bathing soap	Mdm Goh Cheng Hoon & family *Staff of Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd

* List of donors from Continental Sime Tyre PJ Sdn Bhd are:

1. Goh Kim Poh
2. Mahesvaran Sivatharmar
3. Ng Sook Chan
4. Sze Too Yu Tit
5. Rozian Zina Ali
6. Jinny Toh Liew Jin
7. Charnjit Singh
8. Shahrul Aman Mokhtar
9. Tang Swee Peik
10. Lee Hui Chen
11. So Kuei Lan
12. Nicole Low Suet Yeng
13. Lee Bin San
14. Tan Yin Chan
15. Mrs Foong Yuen Kai
16. Sean Tan
17. Edward Tan
18. Goh Cheng Hoon

We have also received sponsorship from:

1. Mr.Leong Chiok
2. Mr. Alex Chan of Stone Empire Marketing Sdn Bhd for his monthly contributions
3. Mr. Richard Teo for Mamee Products
4. Lions Club Bukit Kiara K.L.
5. Mdm. Yap Kim Len for her generous donation
6. Anonymous
7. T.C.
8. Yvonne Chin and Friends  
   
9. Mr. Ho Kim Wai
10. Mr. Lim Chai Kim
11. Mr. Lee Wei Fong
12. Tee Yeong Lee

By Joey How

With Metta,

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