Back: Fred Kroone (Rotarian), Colin Hegter (Rotarian), Yvonne Gilbert (organiser of the event) and Dennis Wesley (Rotary Club of Hillcrest president).
ROTARY Club of Hillcrest filled 745 Jars of Hope to highlight World Hunger Day.
During the Hunger Challenge fundraiser, held at the Hillcrest Sport Club, the Rotarians were assisted by learners from Winston Park’s Interact Club, Hillcrest High School’s Interact Club and iKhethelo Children’s Village.
“This is a global event and thus far we have received R40 000 which was used to purchase the food which we have packed in 745 jars. Each jar contains a meal for four people. The containers are filled with a mixture of rice, soup mix, lentils, stock cubes and soup powder. Recipients only need to add 2.5l of water and cook it,” said the club’s president, Dennis Wesley.
Winston Park Grade 7 learners; Liam Becket, Matt Brooker and Ryan Dickens.
St Mary's learners Amy van Rooyen and Kati Schoombee support the fundraiser.
Hillcrest High School Interact Club learners; Sihle Tembe, Lwandile Dlamini and Ngcebo Ngidi.
Peter Fourie and Sheelagh Hayes participated in the Hunger Challenge walk.
Dawn Vorster, Sonia Smith and Bridgette Hadar.<br />PHOTOS: Sanelisiwe Tsinde
According to Wesley, there are currently more than 821 million people who do not have enough to eat.
On the day, other supporters attended to participate in the World Hunger Day campaign.
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