The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated more than $36,000 worth of essential food items, blankets and bottled water to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) today, according to a news release from the Ministry of Information.
The news release states that: "Ministry of Provincial Development and NDMO permanent secretary, Inia Seruiratu said that Government was thankful and grateful for the assistance by the church."
"We are aware that there are Fijians in the Western Division who are in desperate need of assistance, particularly with basic needs and the assistance from the church is very much appreciated. Be assured that this will be of benefit to the flood victims," Mr Seruiratu said.
Read the full news release here.