Support Helping SA’s Hope Project

HUNDREDS of children are going to school hungry, exhausted and poorly clothed because their parents are so strapped for cash, which is the reality of life in South Africa.

According to Leonie Botha, vice-chairperson of Helping SA, there has been an increase in the number of pupils turning up to school without having eaten breakfast or dinner the night before.

“Some are so hungry they have resorted to stealing food from others, some even stealing extra keeping it for their siblings at home. None of this is because the parents are lacking in parental skills or are poor managers of their budget, as they have no budget to rely on or earn so little, it is a daily struggle just to keep a roof over their children’s heads, with living expenses going up and jobs getting cut on a regular basis,” she said.

Helping SA assists families with children with weekly and monthly food parcels as it becomes difficult for children to stay positive about the future when they don’t even know when and where they will receive their next meal.

“It costs us around R1500 per month per family for their food parcel, that is why we rely on the public for donations so that we can be able to do this,” said Leonie.

Fundraising will be done by asking for a R100 donation, in return you will receive a Hope Ribbon and an invoice to claim back from tax.

“Please help us to make this a memorable year for all. Donations received towards our Hope Project will be used to buy food, school clothes and shoes and stationery. This project will assist families with children as well as children safety houses and orphanages,” she said.

If you can help, email Leonie on leonie@hsa-team.co.za