We are always looking to partner with NGOs(non governmental organizations) in Slovakia to help in our mission and helping relieve the suffering and to bring aid to the poor and needy. We came across ADRA, a humanitarian agency operated by the Seventh-day Adventist church, whose motto is "We are changing the world one life at a time."
Our visit with ADRA was very interesting and expanding. The director and minister at this church appreciated any offers of help in their quest to feed the poor. The staff have been cooking soup in their kitchen and taking it out into the community three days a week for 50-60 people who are poor or homeless.
Their kitchen is small, and the oven doesn’t work very well but their most critical need were two large 15-liter thermos containers to transport the soup. These would keep the soup hot and have snapped down lids to keep from spilling.
On day we visited when soup delivery was being made. Soup from the stove was poured into the thermos containers and transported to a homeless shelter. This shelter was operated by Catholic charities and we met the fellow who managed the place. He appreciated the donated soup which is given to homeless men and women when they arrive in the evening.
ADRA staff also informed us about some other potential projects that we are checking into.
During our meeting both men volunteered that they have had contact with LDS missionaries and their experience was positive. One had taken the missionary lessons, and the other had a family member take the lessons. We mentioned it is wonderful to have three different religions coming together to care for the poor and needy.
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