A retail chain reaffirms its dedication to charitable community support and volunteerism by hosting its fourth annual cookout.
The event at Lotus’s Kajang in collaboration with long-standing charity partner Food Aid Foundation provided meals to 600 residents in Kajang, Selangor.
Over 60 volunteers from Lotus’s Stores (M) Sdn Bhd and the foundation joined in the effort.
A total of 500 meals were distributed to residents of Pusat Jagaan Insan Nur Cahaya, Pertubuhan Ikhlas Malaysia, Pusat Jagaan Sinar Cahaya, Pusat Jagaan Mahmudah Malaysia, Persatuan Kebajikan Siti Nor Aini, Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Bimbingan At-Taqwa and Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah.
Additionally, 100 children from Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ehsan Ash-Shakur were invited to the store for a special evening of fun and camaraderie with popular animated siblings Omar & Hana, followed by a meal.
“Through the preparation of these meals, we continue to bring smiles to vulnerable communities, ensuring their access to nutritious food.
“It is incredibly rewarding to see our colleagues and brand partners unite to share this spirit of kindness and contribute essential support for Raya,” said Lotus’s Malaysia corporate services executive director Azliza Azmel.
Adding to the festivities, Lotus’s volunteers together with Maggi distributed 1,200 bowls of bubur lambuk to customers at Lotus’s Kajang.
The children were delighted by interactive sessions with the characters, video games session and art and craft activities.
“I am incredibly grateful for the diverse support from our brand partners and mall tenants who have generously provided products, vouchers and tokens amounting to over RM42,600,” said Azliza.
The 500 beneficiaries received essential groceries and drinks, while each invited child was additionally treated to RM50 Lotus’s voucher, RM150 discount vouchers from Bata, arcade tokens from Playland and exclusive Omar & Hana merchandise.
Lotus’s in a media statement said an estimated RM250,000 worth of fresh whole chicken, staple commodities, beverages, confectionery and sauces were distributed during the Ramadan month to 16,000 individuals at 40 mosques across peninsular Malaysia.
The chain is also collaborating with Mondelez Malaysia to host the #Cadberi Goodness Station at 23 selected Lotus’s stores.
Until end-April, customers can donate essential items like dry foods, cooking oil and hygiene products to be channelled to Food Aid Foundation.
As a token of appreciation, a Cadbury chocolate bar will be rewarded for each contribution.
Through Lotus’s “Senyuman Paling Bernilai” campaign, customers can enjoy up to 50% discount on 4,500 items across various categories.
Lotus’s said customers could also participate in Raya World events at 32 of its stores, shop for affordable apparel ranging from RM35 to RM89 at 53 stores and stand a chance to win over RM1mil in prizes through its Tap-Tap Ketupat Game and My Debit Syiokkk Raya campaign.
