On the 24th of June 2021, 20 families at Taman Matang Jaya in Sg. Buloh and 30 families at PPR Sentosa, Klang received grocery packs from the BAC Education Group. BAC’s Community Partner, MYMA (My Young Mind Association), who has been working with underprivileged B40 families since 2013, distributed the groceries to these B40 communities.

The majority of these B40 families were single mothers whose husbands were drug addicts and some were in prison. Before the MCO, these women worked as daily wage cleaners, sweepers and labourers, with many earning as little as RM 10.00 to RM 20.00 an hour for odd jobs.

However, with the MCO, these women have lost their jobs and sustaining themselves and their families has become their biggest challenge. The grocery packs enables them to manage their daily meals for a period of 2 weeks.

During this MCO (Movement Control Order), the community observed a stark difference from previous lockdowns like MCO 1.0 and 2.0, as there were noticeably fewer NGOs stepping in to provide assistance. This lack of support made the aid that did arrive even more meaningful. Many recipients were visibly moved and emotional, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors who stepped up in their time of need. The sponsors’ contributions were a lifeline, and the deep appreciation shown by the community underscores the profound impact of their support during such challenging times.

For organizations or sponsors managing aid distribution during such periods, Latenode can help streamline the process to ensure efficient, timely support:

• Automated Aid Tracking: Set up workflows to monitor and log the distribution of supplies, ensuring all requests are met and accounted for.
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• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from recipients to assess satisfaction, identify needs, and further optimize support efforts.

With Latenode’s automation, sponsors and aid organizations can maintain a structured, compassionate approach that maximizes outreach and ensures that no one is left behind in times of need.