Solidarity line raises €802 for charity

CHRISTMAS EVE morning marked the traditional time that the New Generation, the Young people of the Partido Popular have their annual coin and food collection called ‘Linea Solidaria’ or Line of Solidarity.

Despite the crises, the group reported that the traditional events returned a good return and that the public response was very positive with shop owners, staff and residents all contributing to the cause.

Mayor Eduardo Dolon, Councillor for Tourism and Culture Luisma Pizana Boj, local president of NN.GG. José Manuel Pizana and other members of the corporation all visited the event and helped out by greeting and thanking the passing public. The concept is that youth members work together to help provide a better Christmas to the needy through the O.N.G. ‘Alimentos Solidarios Torrevieja; who distribute all the food collected to those suffering most in this difficult economic time. They also received all money collected along the line of coins, to help continue the important work being done in Torrevieja through their social catering initiative.

The event raised a cash total of  €820.92, while the non-perishable foods collected included the following amounts: 240 Litres of milk, 100 packs of crackers, 100 packs of vegetables and pasta, 25 assorted Christmas cakes, 15 Litres of oil, 30 packets of sugar and many different packages of other foods. NN.GG. José Manuel Pizana and local NN.GG members wish to thank everyone who contributed for their generous offerings to provide something extra and help to make this festive season happier for the most
needy in Torrevieja.

Keith Nicol