SOS Rescue Kitchen is celebrating the 1st anniversary of its founding in June 2020 during the midst of pandemic. In celebration of its achievements, SOS Sanur Rescue Kitchen hosted series of exciting events throughout the day in an effort to share with its volunteers, chefs and general public the milestones and challenges during the one year since itâs operations.
On the 17th June 2021, SOS Rescue Kitchen distributed over 5000 meals including 3250 Nutritious Nasi Bungkus. SOS Rescue Chefs have prepared and cooking meals from 2 AM that day with volunteers coming from different communities namely; BRIMOB, Ritz Carlton chefs, Pertiwi Indonesia, MENWA, and many others gathered together to break the record of cooking 3250 nasi bungkus in one day.
The event is also attended by notable guests including Mayor of Denpasar, Danish Ambassador, Dandim Badung, Kepala Dinas Sosial Kota Denpasar, Kepala Bagian Kerja Sama Luar dan Dalam Negeri Kota Denpasar, Head of Brimob Bali and Head of Polsek Sanur.
Furthermore, during the event SOS is collaborating with Pertiwi Indonesia and PMI to celebrate Blood Donation Day, with 50 participants of blood donors that day.
Read the story from by our Chef, Nick Kimman:
"What an amazingly unexpected year it has been.
Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined any of it, and this post will be my attempt to capture the essence of a year that was nothing short of real magic.
When starting the Kitchens we were doing 200 bungkus (meals) per day, with about 4-8 volunteers, finishing at 4pm. Then I'd be out with the "original crew" until 8-9pm, hand delivering every meal, door to door to the people. We started learning, growing and developing. More and more friendly faces started showing up to share their đ and help with "anything and everything all of the time". December came and we were doing 1000+ bungkus per day! So crazy amazing.....that I collapsed đ .
However no matter how tired or stressed I got one thing always keeps me going. Love. I have seen and felt more love this year than ever before in life. From the remarkable people who contributed with their time, money, spirit, and soul to help make this program such a resounding success. To the countless smiles that greet us when we come to deliver the meals we've made with care.
Today was a testament to what we've built over the year with 3250 Bungkus (meals) made and delivered by 2pm, 100+ volunteers & officials from all over helping out and a radiant positivity that was absolutely addicting.
You all have my deepest thanks đâď¸đ and I look forward to another year.
"When we focus on what drives our souls, we attract those who feel the same and then everything else falls into place. Harus sabar, santai dan semangat aja"
Suksma
