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‘Santa Smith’ bringing Christmas meals to VI’s elderly homes

‘Santa Smith’ bringing Christmas meals to VI’s elderly homes

Deputy Speaking and Territorial At-Large member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) will be spreading Christmas cheers via a special Christmas lunch at two of VI’s elderly homes.

Planned for today, Monday, December 21, 2020, starting 12:00noon, Hon Smith with treat VI’s elderly citizens at the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly with lunch, and then to the Safe Haven Transitional Home for the same gesture of kindness.

Hon Smith Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) said the aim of the initiative is as part of overall plans to look out for those in need of the most love this Christmas season.

“I decided to do a feeding programming this year, so that they can have a healthy and enjoyable lunch this Christmas. Giving the elderly some joy with healthy food, while I’m going to be there with them and spend some time with them,” Hon Smith told VINO.

In his Christmas message to the people of the territory, Mr Smith reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic is still around and persons should do all the can to protect themselves from the virus.


Planned for today, Monday, December 21, 2020, starting 12:00noon, Hon Smith with treat VI’s elderly citizens at the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly with lunch, and then to the Safe Haven Transitional Home for the same gesture of kindness.

Beware of the COVID-19 pandemic during holidays - Hon Smith


“My message is to tell everybody to be safe, always continue to love from a distance this time because we cannot hug and kiss like before”, he said.

Hon Smith said that while the territory is in a different time, people must still spread the love and joy this season while understanding that unity is key to overcoming the pandemic.

“We have to keep in mind that because of the pandemic, we have to find other ways to show and share the love, but not go and keep the same family gatherings like what we normally do.”

The VI Legislator said he has more activities planned before the Christmas holiday, however, will be taking a more targeted approach at identifying families who are needy.

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