ATHENS – [Photos: Stavros Tsakiridis]
Despite the intense summer heat, the monthly distribution of food, clothing, and footwear took place on July 20–21 at the facilities of Hellenic Volunteer Support (ΕΛΕΘΣΥ), the Hellenic Relief Foundation’s representative organization in Greece.
Day One: An Honored Guest from Canada
The first day was dedicated to the contribution of Anastasios Moussas, President of AHEPA Canada, who attended the distribution together with his wife and expressed his admiration for the work carried out by the Hellenic Relief Foundation and their partner organization in Greece, in cooperation with the Social Committee of the Athenian Society.
Moussas announced that he will continue his support through the end of the year and increase it in the new year.
Also present at the distribution was ΕΛΕΘΣΥ’s honorary president, Saki Kypreou.
Six AHEPA Chapters took part in organizing the effort, contributing a total of 14 bundles of clothing:
- HJ-02 “Glyfada” (Glyfada)
- HJ-04 “Solon” (Halandri)
- HJ-09 “Themistocles” (Piraeus)
- HJ-17 “Hephaestus” (Vari, Voula, Vouliagmeni)
- HJ-38 “Phalereus” (P. Faliro)
- HJ-55 “Thucydides” (Alimos)
The chapters were represented by Sotirios Lois (President) and Makarios Efpraxiadis (Vice President) of the Piraeus chapter; Aristeidis Grivas (President) of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni chapter; and Georgios Sarafoglou (former President) of the Alimos chapter.
Day Two: Hellenic Relief Foundation Food Distribution
The second day was dedicated to the Hellenic Relief Foundation’s food distribution, with packages containing pasta, rice, flour, orzo, olive oil, milk, cut chicken, and other staples, given to financially disadvantaged families and elderly individuals living alone who receive the organization’s support. The packages were supplemented with Barba Stathis vegetables (green beans, peas, spinach), ARISTON butter, and other products.
In total, 244 food packages were distributed over the two days, of which 14 were delivered to the Holy Church of Saint Catherine of Petralona.
The distribution was carried out under the direction of Maria Siourdi, director of ΕΛΕΘΣΥ, with the participation of volunteers Emi Spanou, Yiannis Lambrou, and Fotis Panagiotakopoulos.
Thanks to the Sponsors
HRF and ΕΛΕΘΣΥ expressed special thanks go to this month’s sponsors: the N. Konstantopoulou Group, Agrovim, the Social Committee of the Athenian Society, Food Bank, Loulis Mills, Barba-Stathis, Alpiland, Karamolegos, Hermes Harisiadis SA, AHEPA, and the SAP Organization.
Upcoming Event
As part of its fundraising efforts for the Christmas distribution, and in celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Hellenic Relief Foundation is organizing a dinner dance on October 11th at The Graycliff in Moonachie, NJ, honoring AHEPA.
