In December 2024 we made our monthly visit to the Loc Tho Charity School with food and general supplies. The children took a break from their studies to come out and greet our team. This month, we brought bags of rice, noodles, sugar, cooking oil, vegan fish sauce, milk, tofu sheets, vegan pork, seaweed, mushrooms, peanuts, breadcrumbs, and lots of fresh vegetables.
The children then sat at the long tables in the dining hall, and our volunteers made bubble tea drinks for everyone. There were lots of big smiles!
This charity trip was made in memory of Ron Lieberman from the Baer family.
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.
