In April 2024 we had a great visit with the children at the Loc Tho Charity School. We had reached out to the caretakers at the school and asked what food and other supplies we could bring this month. They provided us with a detailed list of items, and we organized a visit.
When our team arrived, the children were doing exercises in the main courtyard. We stacked all the supplies in the courtyard and prepared to hand out snacks to the children during their break. On this visit, we brought bags of rice, boxes of ramen, peanuts, cooking oil, milk, sugar, vegan pork, vegan meat pies, vegan beef, tofu sheets, varieties of mushrooms, beans, and fresh vegetables.
As a treat for all the children, we handed out popsicles for all to enjoy. It was a lovely visit!
This charity trip was made possible through the kind donations from Christopher Dang and Dan, Van, and Devin Haynes. Thank you!!!
ABOUT THE LOC THO CHARITY SCHOOL
The Loc Tho Pagoda has had a charity school since 1991, which was founded by Sister Thich Nu Dieu Y. Sister Dieu Y dedicated her life to the children and passed away in 2014. The school is now run by the amazing and loving nuns of the Loc Tho pagoda. It’s a free primary school for poor children in the community whose parents cannot afford the costs of a public education. Textbooks, uniforms, shoes, school supplies, and teachers’ fees are all paid for by the school, and all children are welcome. The school provides breakfast and lunch for the students. The pagoda also cares for several orphans and foster children.
