Meals for Cancer Patients

🍜 NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED

13,976
Detailed Information

January 25th, 2025: We distributed 1060 Lunch packets to Cancer Patients and their relatives
(Bus for Patients from Mulathiv, Cancer Hospital Main Gate, Bandaranaike Memorial Cancer Home, Shanti Niwasa, Suwa mansala, Shantha Sewana), Pregnant mothers at Castle hospital and patients at Kalubowila hospital.

Many merits to all the volunteers and donors who helped us complete this merit this week:

🥖BUNS

1,800

🍑 POMEGRANATE

300

🍪 BISCUIT PACKETS

200

💰 CASH

Rs. 185,000
🗒️ MISSION

“Empowering Healing and Hope: Your Donation Fuels Our Fight Against Cancer.”

At Suwapath Weva—Meals With Metta, we provide nourishing meals to cancer patients and their families who travel from afar, often enduring great hardship.

Our mission is to build a community fueled by the joy of true, selfless giving, rooted in wholesome qualities such as:

  • Metta (loving-kindness) : Wishing for the well-being of others
  • Karuna (compassion) : Feeling and alleviating the suffering of others
  • Mudita (altruistic joy) : Rejoicing in the development of others
  • Upekkha (equanimity): Remaining balanced and unshaken in life’s challenges

By developing these qualities, we support cancer patients and their families. That’s not all though! We also inturn foster a cycle of kindness that will uplift and transform our lives and the lives of the community involved in this meritorious act too!

🖊️ ABOUT APEKSHA HOSPITAL

Apeksha Hospital, located in Maharagama, Sri Lanka, is a prominent institution dedicated to cancer care. Established in 1966, it has grown to become one of the leading cancer treatment centers in the country. Initially known as the Maharagama Cancer Hospital, it was renamed Apeksha Hospital to reflect its expanded mission and commitment to comprehensive cancer treatment and research.

The hospital provides a range of services including diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care for cancer patients. It is equipped with modern facilities and offers services such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical interventions. Apeksha Hospital also focuses on research and the development of new treatments, aiming to advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.

🤝 WHAT WE DO

Every Saturday, a dedicated food donation drive provides essential nourishment to cancer hospital patients, distributing 250-350 food packets. This initiative ensures that patients receive balanced, nutritious meals, crucial for maintaining their strength and aiding their recovery. The drive also supports patients’ families, who may be facing financial and emotional strains during their loved ones’ treatment. By contributing to this weekly effort, you help alleviate some of the burdens of cancer care, offering both physical sustenance and emotional support to those in need.

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🙋‍♂️ VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering for food distribution at a cancer hospital means preparing and delivering meals to patients, helping ensure they receive nutritious support and comfort during their treatment.

🍅 Every Friday after 6 PM – Preparing ingredients for cooking

👨‍🍳 Every Saturday after 3-4 AM – Food preparing for cancer patients. (To engage in this, you must obtain the Cancer Hospital Food drive committee’s prior approval.)

📦 Every Saturday after 7 AM – Food packing and distribution for cancer patients

Frequently Asked Questions
💷 How Much Each Pack Costs?

Each food pack costs Rs. 350. The food is cooked at the monastery by volunteers.

🥘 How Many Meals Per Week?

We distribute 250-350 meals per week. On special occasions, we have distributed up to 1000 packs.

🙋‍♂️ Can I Volunteer?

Yes, you are most welcome to join us. If you are interested, please let us know via WhatsApp : Please send us a message.

👥 Can We Volunteer as a Group? (e.g: School Club)

Yes, you are most welcome to join us. If you are interested, please let us know via WhatsApp : Please send us a message.

📞 Contact Details?

You may contact us via WhatsApp

🍱 I would like to sponsor for 200 food packets

Sadhu! Sadhu! We rejoice in your meritorious thought. Let us know via WhatsApp : Click here

🤝 How Else Can I Contribute?

You may contribute towards the distribution of fruits, biscuits and other suitable items. If you wish to offer anything special let us know via Whatsapp : Click Here

💵 CONTRIBUTIONS
Account NameCDF Cancer Fund
A/C No93511677
BankBank of Ceylon (BOC)
BranchDehiwala
Bank Code7010
Branch Code51
Swift CodeBCEYLKLXXXX
Type of AccountCurrent Account

Please WhatsApp the deposit slips to +94 77 741 4275 telling us the purpose of the donation. Please use “CDH YOURNAME” for the Beneficiary Remark. (Send a WhatsApp message with the receipt clearly stating the name of the depositor and the purpose.)

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