The Germiston branch of the South African Red Cross Society is appealing to the community to donate items to aid victims of xenophobia.
“We are once again faced with the mammoth task of alleviating human suffering caused by xenophobic attacks.
“On Saturday afternoon, there were close to 1 200 people camped at the Poppies Park site in Primrose, after the people were transferred from the Elsburg Hall Site, as well at the Germiston City Hall,” said Barbara Jensen, manager of the Germiston Red Cross.
“Should you find it in your heart and budget to donate towards this relief programme we would be most appreciative.”
The coordination point is at the Red Cross offices situated at 27 Driehoek Road, Driehoek.
Jensen can be contacted on 011 873-9009 or 082 922 8895.
If you would like to make a financial contribution the bank details are as follows: SA Red Cross Society, Standard Bank, Current Account 020345186, Reference: xenophobic relief.
Please fax payment details to 086 530 9117.
The following items are needed desperately:
- Mealie meal.
- Salt.
- Soup powder.
- Tinned food: beans – all types, mixed vegetables and lentils.
- Rice.
- Fresh vegetables.
- Frozen vegetables.
- Sugar.
- Coffee.
- Milk powder.
- Tea leaves.
- Peanut butter.
- Jam.
- Money to purchase meat.
- Blankets – standard single bed size.
- Foam mattresses – single.
- Baby products: milk formula, baby bottles, Cerelac and Nestum porridge and disposable nappies.
- Hygiene and sanitary items – soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Vaseline and sanitary towels.
- Clothing – second hand and new.
- Refuse bags.
- Disposable polystyrene containers to serve meals in.
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