As Typhoon Carina compounded by the southwest monsoon or the ‘Habagat’ continues to batter a large area of the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called for volunteers to help in the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) for families who are affected by the weather disturbance.

“We request interested individuals or groups to join us as we repack relief goods for our kababayans affected by the typhoon and the Habagat. This will ensure that we have enough food packs to sustain the needs of our kababayans,” DSWD Asst. Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, said on Wednesday (July 24).

Those interested to volunteer may contact, Ms. Shara Lee of the DSWD-National Resource Operations Center (NROC) at mobile number 09260612646 and email address, msllee@dswd.gov.ph for scheduling.

The DSWD repacking center is at the NROC warehouse located along Chapel Road, Barangay 195 in Pasay City.

The DSWD spokesperson reminded those who want to volunteer to wear comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes and bring water bottle container and own food.

“We thank in advance those who want to join us in the production of family food packs. We know that the spirit of volunteerism is alive in times like this,” Asst. Secretary Dumlao said.#