Helping firefighters

Here’s another update story from our partner, Samaritans international of Nicaragua

Several months ago, we had the opportunity to make a donation to the volunteer fire department of Managua. Through Samaritans International and Servants With a Heart, the Lord provided 600 boxes of food and the fire department received nearly 130,000 meals. 

The eight fire department locations around Nicaragua form the volunteer fire department federation serving these communities:  Chinandega, Leon, Carazo, Masaya, Rivas, Boaco, Estelí, and Matagalpa. The food was distributed according to need.

David Castillo, a volunteer firefighter, shared with us that on distribution day, there was a cooking demonstration to teach how to cook the food correctly. They prepared two different meals: Chinese Rice and soy meatballs. Neighbors and the volunteers from the fire department attended the demonstration and learned how to use ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, celery, and soy sauce. Once the training finished, they ate the prepared food and everything was delicious...it was a successful moment!

“I love to cook this food by myself...I prepared it with onions and tomatoes...I buy some tortillas and then it’s enough for dinner...very nutritious!” (testimony of Yodelvi Tercero about his experience with the food that has been a blessing for the fire department)

The fire department in Managua was founded on September 15th, 1936 and it is a volunteer organization. It aims to prevent fires and reduce fire risk; to save lives and property of people who are affected by different natural, accidental or intentional events; and to protect the environment. 

Its job is done without discrimination, ensuring an effective, efficient and high-quality human service based on technical and scientific knowledge. It acts with a dignified, courteous attitude and adheres to the constitution and laws of the Republic of Nicaragua.

The firefighters thank Servants With a Heart and its volunteers for their help, and hopes that god blesses them all!