Over 1,000 breakfast meals donated to patients at Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2

On October 26, the Dong Nai Association for the Support of People with Disabilities, Orphans, and Poor Patients, in coordination with Family Group No. 1, visited and donated more than 1,000 breakfast portions (savory sticky rice) to patients undergoing treatment at Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2 in Tan Trieu ward.

Members of the Dong Nai Association for the Support of People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients, together with Family Group No. 1, prepare over 1,000 boxes of sticky rice. Photo: Thanh Nhan

The boxes of sticky rice are carefully packed before being delivered to Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2

From 4 a.m. on October 26, members of the Dong Nai Association for the support of people with disabilities, orphans, and poor patients traveled from Binh Phuoc ward to Family Group No. 1 (near Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2) to prepare 1,050 boxes of sticky rice. The volunteers packed the meals and delivered them directly to the hospital, personally distributing them to patients in various departments.

Nguyen Thi Lien, Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Association for the support of people with disabilities, orphans, and poor patients, prepares breakfast meals and personally delivers them to patients. Photo: Thanh Nhan

Nguyen Thi Lien, Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Association for the support of people with disabilities, orphans, and poor patients, said the association aims to spread the spirit of compassion and solidarity from benefactors and sponsors to the patients at Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2 by organizing practical acts, such as preparing breakfast meals. To date, the association, in collaboration with Family Group No. 1, various clubs, volunteer groups, and philanthropists, has organized three breakfast distributions for patients at the hospital.

The team distributes breakfast meals to patients in the Male sub-acute department. Photo: Thanh Nhan

The team distributes breakfast to patients in the Infectious psychiatric department. Photo: Thanh Nhan

The team distributes breakfast meals to patients in the Female acute department. Photo: Thanh Nhan

According to representatives of Central Psychiatric Hospital No. 2, the facility currently houses around 1,000 inpatients, many of whom have been abandoned by their families or are homeless. In addition, a large number of patients suffer from severe illnesses requiring long-term treatment, leaving them in highly challenging and deprived living conditions. As such, visits and meal donations from volunteer groups are significant, not only providing patients with nourishing meals but also offering emotional support, which helps them recover and eventually reunite with their families.

By An Nhon - Translated by Hong Van, Minho