As if they aren’t doing enough in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers at Mater Dei have come together to donate money and food to a local charity.

Touched by the altruism society has shown them over the past few months, nurses Duncan Briffa and Elizabeth Wright decided that they wanted to give something back to the community.

Together, with the support of Mater Dei CEO Celia Falzon, they approached doctors, nurses, paramedics and technicians for donations.

“The generosity of the Maltese towards all the hospital staff inspired the same workers to reciprocate this kindness and to help those reeling from the financial blow and unable to cope,” said Falzon.

Collectively, healthcare workers raised foodstuffs for the Food Aid Project, a branch of the Malta Trust Foundation, that helps more than 5,000 individuals with emergency food packs and supporting 25 NGOs.

“These healthcare workers, weighed down by an increased workload, and facing their own fears and anxiety as they put themselves at risk to keep our society safe and healthy were already heroic, but they are more… they are shining examples of humanity,” said the foundation’s chair and former president of Malta Maire-Louise Coleiro Preca.

 “Their generosity is truly inspiring and if everyone followed their example, the Food Aid Project can continue responding to the rising need of those whose finances have taken a hit. The economic repercussions caused by this killer virus are not about to disappear any day soon, and these donations will allow us to keep going.” 

Healthcare workers have been working day and night for several months now on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and yet they still find time to make donations to those in need.

Those wishing to help the Food Aid Project can call on 2148 4662.

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