May 1, 2019  · NCM STAFF

LAMEGO

In Lamego, 300 families from surrounding areas were given food parcels. Local community leaders participated in the distribution and were grateful for the assistance. 

TICA

In Tica, NCM volunteers distributed food to 161 families in need. The Nazarene church building in Tica was destroyed, as were the houses of 75 families who attend the church

NHAMATANDA

The local Church of the Nazarene in Nhamatanda was destroyed completely by Idai. As in other towns, local community leaders expressed gratefulness and assisted with the NCM food distribution to those taking shelter after losing their homes.

Prior to the NCM team’s visit, close to 2,600 were housed in the resettlement center. Though the numbers dropped by the time of the food distribution, there were still 231 families experiencing critical need identified by volunteers. Each were given a food package containing rice, oil, beans, sugar, salt, and soap. 

Gondola

 This distribution took place at the Panga Church of the Nazarene, one of two Nazarene churches in the community. 150 families were given food packs containing three weeks of nonperishable food. 

Other communities where teams distributed aid include Inchope, Chimoio, and Jasse. In total, the first wave of distributions impacted 1,292 families.

The relief for those in need in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi is not complete. As rebuilding begins, many people will need ongoing aid. You can support the compassionate response of the local Church of the Nazarene by donating here.