MOWCS provides much-needed relief to Jagersfontein victims

As the country woke up to the unfortunate news of a mine disaster that caused damage to the community of Jagersfontein on September 11, 2022; Meals On Wheels Community Service (MOWCS) South Africa CEO has announced that the non-profit organisation is already on the ground assessing the damage caused by this disaster.

Together with the Free State Office of the Premier and Dept of Social Development-Free State, MOWCS will be offering support by providing cooked meals, clean water and Blankets.

“This is an unfortunate incident that has left the community of Jagersfontein devastated and as MOWCS we want to ensure we lessen the anxiety caused by this incident by making sure that the community doesn’t have to worry about where their next meal will come from,” said the CEO.

MOWCS is part of the Jagersfontein disaster task team coordinating the disaster response. MOWCS was one of the first responders on the ground to assess the damage and needs thereof. Our response as MOWCS is to see to it that the displaced families are fed, given clean water to drink and blankets to keep warm.

As it stands, more than 250 households are displaced, 15 houses are destroyed, and one person is deceased. The roads are inaccessible, no electricity and the telecom is badly affected.

“MOWCS started feeding the displaced community on September 12. The organisation will be there for the community of Jagersfontein in the free state for as long as there is a need just like we are still on the ground for the KZN Community that was affected by the floods.

“We are calling on all the corporate and government entities to come on board and donate towards this initiative” concluded the CEO.

To Donate, kindly see the details below, Reference- Jagersfontein Disaster (18A Certificates will be issued);

Acc Name: Meals on Wheels Community Services SA

Account No: 4076236605

Bank: ABSA

Branch: Brandwag

Account Type: Current Account

For more details visit www.MOW.org.za