Food donation from the SSA arrives at crucial moment for HIV/AIDS Food Bank

The Management and Staff of the Sanitation Service Authority have been collecting non-perishable goods for the HIV/AIDS Food Bank during the month of April, and its delivery on the last day of April assisted that organisation when they needed it most.

All departments of the Authority were invited to contribute various items like toothpaste, canned goods, pasta, boxed-juices and other similar foodstuffs and toiletries. The donations were coordinated by Executive Secretary Jan Husbands, who noted that the major contributor to this initiative was the City Depot & Public Bath on Reed Street.

When the goods arrived on the morning of April 30th, one of the Food Bank’s volunteers was elated – Ms Kelly Morgan stated the food bank was exhausted and had nothing else left to give to its clients.

Food Bank Manager, Ms Donna Barker, told SSA Manager Stanton Alleyne of her wish to see corporate Barbados to follow the SSA’s example of organizing similar donations, even going so far as to “Adopt-A-Shelf” where companies can select an item and amount and look to donate that target each month.

Mr Alleyne stated how pleased he was to be a part of giving back to the community, and he reminded everyone to do their part to help the HIV/AIDS Food Bank and call them at 467-9399.

Environmental Responsibility during Crop Over

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As the SSA prepares for Kadooment, the Authority is appealing to owners and operators as well as partygoers to help keep Barbados clean.

Here are a few tips that operators and customers need to remember at all times...

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Any broken glass or bottles must be wrapped and tied to prevent injury to SSA staff or the public – plastic bottles or tin cans should be stored in separate boxes and placed outside of your own stall.

Patrons should have easy access to waste bins and they should be encouraged to use them

Stalls must be kept clean and tidy at all times; owners & operators are reminded that bins with fresh bags should be placed at each stall – while all bagged waste is safely stored for proper collection

All garbage belongs in a bin or a skip - and should be bagged before being placed in the skip or bin

No oil is to be dumped in a garbage container at any time!

48 hours after the closure of any particular event, owners/operators must dismantle and completely remove their stall

Please note - any pallets used are part of your stall, and should also be removed

The Environmental Health Department is reminding all food vendors to get all your medical certificates and apply for a temporary restaurant license – go to your relevant Polyclinic and get approved! Once certified, prominently display the certification at your stall.

The SSA is making sure everybody helps keep Barbados clean and be environmentally responsible not just for Crop Over, but at all times.