In May 2025 we brought food and general supplies to the Loc Tho Charity School, plus sweet treats as a surprise. We coordinated with the school caretakers and prepared to make our visit. Next, we loaded up a van, and made the drive out to the school. The children took a break from their studies and came out to the courtyard.
This month, we brought bags of rice, sweet rice, boxes of ramen, sugar, varieties of mushrooms, vegan pork, vegan fish sauce, vegan meat patties, vegan chicken, fried rice, cooking oil, milk, seasonings, and cleaning products.
As a fun surprise, our team of volunteers handed out popsicles to all the children. A cool treat for a hot day!
This charity trip was made possible through the donations from Christopher Dang and anonymous donors. One of the donations was in memory of Hue Hao Nguyen. Our thanks to everyone who made this trip possible.
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.
