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QC issues guidelines on community pantries
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has released guidelines for community pantries to ensure adherence to minimum health protocols, maintain sanitation, and ensure orderly queues.
These guidelines were finalized during a meeting between various Quezon City government departments and Maginhawa community pantry organizer Anna Patricia Non.
The city government reiterated its full support for these community-led initiatives that embody the spirit of bayanihan and alleviate economic hardships during the pandemic.
Those intending to operate a community pantry must submit a written notice to the barangay where the pantry is located, including indicating the person responsible for its operation.
No Barangay Permit or Clearance will be required for the operation of the community pantry as long as it provides food to the public for free.
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