The convict of the minimum security penal institution in the Abai region launched the charity event "Lunch with care"

In the minimum security institution of the penal correction system in the Abai region, a convict serving a sentence for fraud initiated a charity event "Lunch with care" aimed at supporting large and low-income families.
A 42-year-old convicted resident of Kostanay region, he was employed in one of the city's snack bars, where he mastered the profession of a cook. During a conversation with the staff of the institution, he shared his desire to use the acquired skills to help families in need and offered to organize a charity event. The administration of the institution supported the initiative of the convict, assisted in its organization and helped identify families who need help.
As part of the campaign, the convict has already visited five families, independently preparing hot dishes, salads and drinks for them. One of them is a large family, where the mother alone brings up eight children aged 5 to 15 years. A full-fledged home-cooked lunch was prepared for the extended family.
- I work as a cook and decided that I can help people with my skills. During a conversation with the staff of the institution, he told about his idea to hold such actions. Thank you to the administration for supporting me and helping me organize everything. When you see the joy of the children and the words of gratitude from the parents, you realize that you are doing a good thing. I want to continue the campaign, to cook for families with many children and those in need, and to help those who really need it," the convict shared.
- The administration of the institution pays special attention to initiatives aimed at the re-socialization of convicts. When the convict told about his desire to help large families, the administration of the institution supported his initiative and helped organize an action. Such projects show that a person can use the acquired skills for the benefit of society. This helps convicts feel responsible, benefit people, and foster a desire for a law-abiding lifestyle. The "Lunch with Care" campaign will continue. Such initiatives help families who find themselves in a difficult life situation, and also contribute to the social adaptation of convicts, forming in them a sense of responsibility and a desire to benefit society," said Zarina Karmenova, Senior Inspector for Domestic and Labor Organization of convicts.