The Christmas season is a special time, especially in Filipino culture. It is a time that highlights the importance of sharing blessings and giving back to the community.
Last November and December, volunteer team members from Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation’s (Pilmico) various departments spread the holiday cheer to 640 families and 387 children across different cities. On November 29, 2023, 28 team members visited Brgy. Patola, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija. On December 1, 40 volunteers went to the Special Education (SPED) students of Capas East Central School & Capas West Central Elementary School in Tarlac. Finally, on December 12, 20 team members visited Brgy. Sto Niño Bamban, Tarlac.
Pilmico team members visited various communities and provided food for the children and families, played holiday-themed games, and distributed Christmas baskets to the families. This event was made possible through fundraising efforts across the Feeds, Meats, and Farms divisions made this event possible. The total amount raised was Php 78,565, with additional help from the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI).
The 2023 Christmas Outreach demonstrated a strong sense of teamwork as team members raised more funds and volunteered to visit various communities compared to last year.
Maria Corazon Olidar, Pilmico Cost Data Specialist who joined the outreach in Capas, Tarlac, shared her experience during the event, “My heart is overflowing with joy and happiness seeing our beneficiaries, SPED students, smiling and happy with what they received. I am grateful for the opportunity to share love, hope, and generosity with the people we care about and have an opportunity to connect with them, which can hopefully contribute to their greater well-being.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Pilmico’s inclusion of SPED students reflect the program’s commitment to inclusive community giving?
Visiting Special Education students at two Capas schools demonstrated a deliberate effort to include marginalized and differently-abled children in the holiday outreach. One volunteer noted that seeing the SPED students’ joy was particularly moving, reinforcing the team’s commitment to reaching those who benefit most from acts of generosity and connection.
Which communities did Pilmico’s 2023 Christmas Outreach visit, and how many families benefited?
The outreach covered three communities across Nueva Ecija and Tarlac: Barangay Patola in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija (November 29); Special Education students at Capas East Central School and Capas West Central Elementary School in Tarlac (December 1); and Barangay Sto. Nino in Bamban, Tarlac (December 12). A total of 640 families and 387 children were reached across all three visits.
How was the 2023 Christmas Outreach funded?
The event was funded through employee-driven fundraising across Pilmico’s Feeds, Meats, and Farms divisions, raising a total of Php 78,565. Additional support came from Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI). The combined contributions covered the Christmas baskets distributed to recipient families.
How many team members volunteered for the outreach, and how did participation compare to previous years?
A total of 88 Pilmico team members from various departments volunteered across the three outreach visits. The 2023 program showed growth compared to the prior year, with more volunteers committing their time and more funds raised, reflecting an increasing culture of internal engagement in community service.
What activities were organized for the children and families during the visits?
Volunteers provided food for families, facilitated holiday-themed games for children, and distributed Christmas baskets filled with goods. The activities were designed to bring a sense of festivity and warmth to communities, particularly the SPED students who were visited as part of the December 1 stop in Tarlac.
