For the 12th consecutive year, Sands China has shown its support for the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop by making a donation of MOP300,000 at the beginning of February to be used for operating expenses. The cheque was presented by Dr Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China, and received by Mr António José de Freitas, President of Macau Holy House of Mercy’s General Assembly.

Additionally, around 30 Sands Cares Ambassadors volunteered at the Welfare Shop to distribute Chinese New Year food hampers to over 370 disadvantaged families on the same day. The shop provides food and essentials to several thousand families facing financial difficulties on a monthly basis.

This year’s food hamper included staple items like rice, noodles, biscuits, canned food, cooking oil, toothpaste, shower gel and more. In celebration of Spring Festival, Sands China also provided each family with a Chinese New Year gift bag purchased from the Fuhong Society of Macau.

José de Freitas expressed gratitude to Sands China for its continuous support of the Holy House of Mercy. He also commended the volunteers for helping distribute the food hampers in an orderly manner and fulfilling the company’s corporate social responsibility.

Dr Wong said Sands China is delighted to continue supporting the charitable work of the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop and its food aid program, aimed at helping vulnerable communities and benefiting more people in need. He noted that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the Sands Cares Ambassador program and expressed his gratitude to all volunteers for dedicating their time to giving back to society by supporting and participating in various charitable activities.

Sands China stated that its support for the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop is a key aspect of its commitment to social causes and community engagement. The company’s community work is part of Sands Cares, the global corporate citizenship programme of parent company Las Vegas Sands.