Elethu Cheshire Home, in Daveyton, is urgently seeking donations of food, toilet paper and hand sanitiser for their residents.
These donations will help the residents get through the 21-day lockdown, which is in place until midnight on April 16 in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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The home assists people with disabilities throughout Ekurhuleni by providing the necessary needs for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
They care for about 20 residents from the ages of 18 to 55.
Donations can be dropped at the home at 71183 Sihoko Street, Daveyton.
Phone 011 424 7050 or email daveyton@cheshirehomes.co.za to arrange for collection.
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