In these stressful times, you can still help those less fortunate who usually receive support from other sources.
The Fourways Review has previously reported on children from the Crawford Lonehill Preparatory School who have banded together to donate food weekly to youngsters who attend the Daily Bread Crèche in the Msawawa informal settlement in the article Learners come together to help feed children [Week ending 8 November 2019]. But while the schools are closed, this Douglasdale-based non-profit organisation still needs to feed hungry mouths.
Since mid-2019, the school’s grades have taken turns weekly to bring in donations of sandwiches, juice and fruit to be distributed to between 75 and 80 children who attend the crèche, where they can receive a healthy meal.
“We have continued to support the Daily Bread Organisation with our weekly sandwich drive from different grades weekly, many motivated by their peers and the need to assist,” explained Pravitha Naidoo of the school, who leads the efforts.
“We bought groceries in December for the Daily Bread and our Grade 3s helped pack Christmas goody bags from money they had raised. They loved writing notes for their gift packs and sandwiches!”
“Unfortunately, with the lockdown we cannot continue supporting the Daily Bread Organisation in the same way, but it still does need support.”
Charmaine McGinley, the Daily Bread founder, agreed as the organisation’s work definitely needs to continue. “A lot of folk are in dire need right now,” she explained. “[But we are not getting the support we need] because people are afraid to move around the city.
“We still need food stuff donations, so if anyone is willing to donate food vouchers, we’re happy to provide the paper trail that it’s going to people in need. Also remember to be kind to one another – the world needs love now more than ever.”
Naidoo also had a few suggestions for how members of the public can help the less fortunate while still obeying lockdown rules.
“Unfortunately, due to the lockdown, we are unable to set up donation drop-off points but you can still create social impact while remaining safe without leaving your home.
“People can still do virtual volunteering: members of the public can still volunteer from where they are by taking on small tasks such as social media support, writing and other remote work. You can also donate money, which is sometimes is the best way to help.”
Details: Anyone who can lend a hand is urged to contact the Daily Bread Organisation through their Facebook page.
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