Bread tags make a massive impact for NPO

THEY come in all shapes and sizes, but bread tags make a big difference to those in need.

This is true for Durban and Coastal Mental Health (DCMH), a non-profit organisation that launched an appeal to the public to help to secure 10 wheelchairs for its residents.

The organisation works alongside persons with disabilities as well as advocating for the rights of persons with mental illness.

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Trinisha Bachoo of the DCMH said they hope to collect enough bread tags to purchase wheelchairs.

“The process is a very simple one. The bread tags are collected and forwarded to the recycling company that will, in turn, purchase a wheelchair for every 200kg of bread tags collected. In total, we require 10 wheelchairs. As a NPO, we rely on funding and donations from the community. We are appealing to the community to participate in this initiative and to donate their bread tags to us. Bread is consumed on a daily basis, so why not keep the tag and be a part of assisting persons with disabilities?” she said.

Bachoo said the DCMH has been in existence for more than 75 years and focuses on transforming the lives of persons with disabilities.

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“There are seven protective workshops that offer contract work for approximately 750 persons with mental disabilities from various communities, enabling them to lead a meaningful life by supplementing their disability grants. Our Happy Hours Day Care Centres provide support as well as stimulation via a range of activities to 200 children with mental disabilities, ranging from moderate to profound intellectual disability. We provide services that promote self-development as well as educational programmes and a much-needed break for parents and caregivers,” she said.

To lend a hand, contact Trinisha Bachoo on 074 200 2608 or email trinishab@dcmh.org.za.

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