VIDEO: Food drive to benefit many
Locals' acts of generosity saw the foundation leaving the venue with a sizable amount of food for the underprivileged.
As part of its annual food drive, The Humanity Foundation hosted a two-day event to collect food for needy people.
Dozens of generous locals, including children, came to support the initiative by donating non-perishable foods outside Pick n Pay Towers on June 15.
The volunteers used the opportunity to raise funds for the organisation by selling boerewors rolls and a charity cash donation box.
There was also entertainment in the form of the Ashton College junior choir, the St Dominic’s drummies, Voces Libres and a local musician, DJ Lindo, who sponsored his sound equipment for the event and spent some time spinning discs for the crowds.
Also on board were Pick n Pay Towers, which accommodated the event, and Volvo East Rand, which showcased some of its latest models.
The foundation’s founding member and chairperson, Pierre Marneweck, expressed gratitude to those who supported the initiative and praised the efforts of the schools and organisations that participated in the drive.
“The turnout was phenomenal, and, most importantly, we collected double the amount of food collected last year.
“With the current economic issues, there is no doubt that things are tough for many people, so it is lovely to see many people helping those who have been left struggling to put food on their tables.
“The donations will be sorted and distributed to identified local charities we support, including ECDs, youth centres, children’s homes, centres for the abused, soup kitchens and others.”
Marneweck also thanked Boksburg Advertiser for spreading the message.
“The work you have done to give us publicity has been fantastic and contributed to the success,” he said.
Anyone wanting to donate non-perishable foods should call Marneweck on 082 610 7593 to arrange for collection, or you can take the donations to The Humanity Foundation drop-off points in Atlasville or Farrarmere.
