Fruit

All the children who attend the Mango House are given fruit every day, this varies between oranges, bananas, apples, water melon and seasonal fruit. We also give fruit out in the two local slums five days a week.

Milk

Milk is provided everyday at "The Mango House", it is given to the children every afternoon with the fruit. Calcium is good for bones and teeth. We try to ensure each child has at least one glass of milk every day they attend.

Thank You to Elena Cirillo for 2 Weeks Milk [22/12/09]

Rice & Dry Provisions

We buy plenty of rice, dhal, dried peas, beans and pulses each week. This makes up the majority of the food at "The Mango House". As the volunteers will tell you, Saroja makes the simplest ingredients taste wonderful.

Vegetables

Vegetables are another basic group which we use every day in the cooking, Items like fresh tomatoes, ginger, peppers and of course chilli are bought each week and delivered to our door.

Chicken & Eggs

Chicken is one of the children's favorites. Saroja cooks a variety of dishes, including the lovely coconut chicken curry to keep the children asking for more.

Fish

We provide fish once a week for the children. The fresh catch is sold in the local market early in the morning, mackerel, pomfret, prawns and other fish are bought.

Medicine

Medical help is one of the most important and varied ways we help. In the last year we have helped treat children with severe burns, malaria, T. B. and leprosy. As well as these more severe diseases the common problems of cuts, burns and skin conditions are always requiring attention.

Thank you to Deeviya Patel For a Months medicine
Thank You to Bridgette VanLedden £25 for Medicine [13/12/09]
Thank You to Jill Bennet for £50 for Medicines [15/09/10]
Thank You to Karen & Beauty Dept (Sandwell College) for donation towards Medicine and Education [17/02/10]

Birthday / Celebrations

At the end of each month we have a party for children who had celebrated their birthdays during that month. On their birthday each child receives a wrapped present and has a chance of blowing out the candles on the birthday cake. Ice cream and party games make up the rest of the day.
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Thank you to Joe Clarke for 2 Birthdays [26/01/10]
Thank you to James Clarke for 2 Birthdays [26/01/10]
Thank You to Sandwell College - Travel & Tourism (Ruby Group) for two birthday parties[17/02/10]

Rent

We now have a beautifully restored Portuguese house which is used as a drop in center and home for children. It has 9 large rooms and huge garden area at the front and back.

Thank You Daz & Everyone for eight months rent

Gas, Water & Electric

Gas, water and electricity are essential to the running of "The Mango House". Our average bill for all three is around £16 per month.

Thank You to Sandwell College - Travel & Tourism (Ruby Group) for one months utilities [17/02/10]