This programme is being facilitated by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs through its Adopt-A-Family programme where vulnerable families are being assisted.

On April 25, 2020, Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Santia Bradshaw stated that approximately 1,500 households had been identified and the relevant authorities were working to assist. The Adopt-A-Family Programme was launched just over a month ago (March 2020) and members of the public, including those from the business community, are encouraged to make direct deposits to account number 1001193982, at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, Broad Street. (Source: Government Information Service, Barbados).