HRAZDAN, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. A charitable canteen sponsored by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has been functioning in Hrazdan for a year. It opened on the initiative and with the assistance of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin. According to the canteen's director Vazgen Hovhannisian, about 200 needy persons, mainly refugees, single pensioners, disabled persons and vulnerable families receive free food there once a day, except Sundays. Their list is approved by Hrazdan mayor's office, the head of the local social security department and chairmen of condominiums, while the food menu - by the sponsor. "This care for the needy is a continuous one," the canteen director assured.

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