Didn't think I would be doing this again but seeing people hungry spurs you on.
Those who have been on here a while know that every year my wife and I try to help the poorest locally to us in the Philippines to have food over Christmas and we can only help the number we do by donations.
Every penny or cent (and a bit more) goes to those in need and only to those really in need.
Our main focus is always food (hk50 can feed a family for a few days) but this year we are also looking to provide school supplies (paper and pens) as Christmas presents to the kids, perhaps the only present they will get. This will help with their homeschooling and stop their parents skipping meals to buy them.
There are welfare payments but these just prevent people starving and keep the kids at school. We try to give them a bit more joy at this time of year.
Anyone who can and wants to donate please let me know or if you have questions please ask.