On Tuesday August 4, 2020, the tumultuous journey to secure a home for Tiffany Thomas came to a joyous end courtesy of Salada Foods Jamaica in partnership with Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP).
The 21 year old Trench Town Polytechnic College student, with a disability yet a resilient spirit, took the stage at the FFTP 5K launch on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 detailing her tragic living circumstances which left many in shock and horror. Salada Foods then made an immediate commitment that as soon as FFTP found the land they would cover the cost of the home.
It took one year and some months to find approved land and it took less than 24 hours to build and semi-outfit her new home. Her house by great fortune is located in the same community, which has supported her for years and at the end of the same road where she resides.
Salada Foods contributed USD $3,800 for the home. The corporate entity also bestowed a sustainable vegetable garden upon Tiffany in partnership with Hardware and Lumber to improve her food security.
Furthermore, Salada Foods ensured she had a great start in her new home with a kitchen starter kit consisting of: Roberts Baked beans, Roberts Broad beans, Jam, Jamaica Mountain Peak (JMP) instant ginger tea and coffee, JMP electric kettle, classic JMP yellow mug, and JMP Apron.