Bowen & Bowen has significantly amplified its annual charitable efforts this holiday season, expanding its Jingle Box initiative to a record three hundred holiday hampers. This marks a substantial increase from the two hundred and fifty boxes distributed in the previous year, demonstrating the company’s deepened commitment to community support during the festive period.
For sixteen consecutive years, this corporate social responsibility program has been dedicated to brightening the holiday season for families in need. Each carefully curated hamper is packed with the fundamental ingredients required for a nutritious and complete holiday meal. The contents include staple items such as rice, beans, peas and carrots, and salad cream, complemented by sweet treats including Coca-Cola, Fanta beverages, Snackers chips, and cookies.
The distribution mechanism involves collaboration with established local organizations including World Pediatrics-Belize, Helpage Belize, and Belize Friends Ministries. These partners facilitate the targeted delivery of these holiday packages to those most vulnerable within the community, including struggling single-parent households, children with special needs, and the elderly.
Corporate Relations Manager Rosanna Villanueva elaborated on the program’s design, noting that each box also contains a certificate from Quality Poultry, enabling families to obtain additional provisions. Testimonials from partner organizations highlight the profound impact of these donations. Fay Madrid of World Pediatrics-Belize shared a touching account of a mother with twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy, who expressed immense gratitude for the unexpected holiday cheer.
Executive Director of Helpage Belize, Ivorine Bulwer, emphasized the significance of providing nutritious meals and festive joy to older persons, a demographic often overlooked during the holidays. Athina Major of Belize Friends Ministries praised the initiative for its ripple effect, blessing not only students but entire families and extending its positive impact throughout the wider community in ways that extend far beyond the initial donation.