Umami donates to Lusignan fire victims

Umami Incorporated, an agro-processing facility from the East Coast Demerara, on Friday donated a number of items to the victims of devastating Diwali night fire in Lusignan in which at least 10 persons lost their homes.

Those affected were Shanta Motilall and her family, Deomattie Ramrattan and her family and Diram Khanaye and family, including an 11-month-old baby and a two-year-old.

From left to right in front are Samantha Duncan, Rohini Bonar, Chanchal Persaud (Director, Umami), and Vanna Tyson (Umami), while in rear are Mark Singh (Umami), fire victim Deomattie Ramrattan, Chris Persaud (Managing Director-Umami), fire victim Shanta Motilall and fire victim Diram Khanaye. (Umami Photo)
From left to right in front are Samantha Duncan, Rohini Bonar, Chanchal Persaud (Director, Umami), and Vanna Tyson (Umami), while in rear are Mark Singh (Umami), fire victim Deomattie Ramrattan, Chris Persaud (Managing Director-Umami), fire victim Shanta Motilall and fire victim Diram Khanaye. (Umami Photo)

Umami donated two brand new double beds and a month’s supply of groceries to the families. Present during the simple presentation were members of the Guyana Relief Council, which also contributed mattresses and basic food items.

In a press release, Umami Inc’s Director Chanchal Persaud stated that Umami has the value of community embedded into its mission so it has decided to engage the affected individuals and to assist and ensure that the families are comfortable enough during this difficult time.