After the scandal, the distribution of stored food began

Minister Sandra Pettovello, in charge of Human capitalsigned an agreement with the Conin Foundation, directed by Abel Albino, through which the distribution of food collected and ready to expire has been articulated since this morning, in the midst of the controversy in that ministry. The centers of the renowned foundation specialized in child nutrition are the delivery points for the 450 kilos of milk that will be delivered in principle and that remained stored despite being destined for people with fewer resources.

The distribution plan has the support of the Army which, through the Operational Command of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will monitor deliveries with air and ground means as appropriate.

Pettovello’s meeting with Abel Albino to sign the agreement for distribution by the Conin Foundation

The foods were stored in the warehouses of Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires, and Tafí Viejo, Tucumán and the delivery is carried out as part of the Argentine National Plan against Hunger, created by the dismantled Ministry of Social Development in 2020, which became the current Human capital.

Food begins to be distributed

At 10:00 the first four Army trucks arrived at the Villa Martelli warehouse, which will take the food to the CONIN Foundation canteens in Hurlingham, Merlo, Jose C. Paz, Escobar and Tigre, located in the Province of Buenos Aires.

Among the products that are distributed starting this Tuesday, June 4, include powdered milk that expires in July. As agreed by the national government and Conin Foundationthe distribution will be among the centers of the organization that assists “each of the sponsored soup kitchens and picnic areas and ensures their use in feeding people from vulnerable social sectors.”

In addition, after distribution, periodic balances will be carried out that will make up a final report on the effective use of the funds. food by the dining rooms. For its part, the Government has not yet agreed with the NGO when the next distribution will be or what.

Protests have been taking place since the end of February. There was a “hunger row” in front of Human Capital and a “National Ollazo for the Food Emergency”, articulated by the Union of Workers of the Popular Economy (Utep); On this occasion, Pettovello’s resignation was demanded due to the adjustment in food shipments and, in addition, due to the definancing of the FISU and the elimination of Empower Work, which for the Government is “poorly designed” and never fulfilled its function. .