PHOTOS: ‘Souperior’ project comes to an end
Thousands of meals were distributed to those in need from north to south of Durban over 14 weeks.
THROUGH its Chicken Stew for the Soul initiative, the Robin Hood Foundation, in partnership with Stoker’s Arms in Kloof, was able to distribute 65 000 hearty meals, including thousands of Jars of Hope, and 15 000 sandwiches to those in need.
The Robin Hood Foundation’s founder, Cindy Norcott, said, “We have just had the most awesome support from the community. Being able to distribute 500 litres of chicken stew every single day for the last 14 weeks has been making a massive difference to the community. It has just shown the power of collaboration and the power of our country. The people are incredibly kind and generous and want to make a difference. I think, for many people, they have found their purpose through this soup kitchen. It has been unbelievable and it’s definitely one of my highlights at Robin Hood.”
One of the organisation’s community members sent through an emotional voice note and said the donation of food he dropped off may have just saved a woman’s life as the recipient had not eaten in four days.
“It has been a humbling experience to be able to help people in their darkest hour. We want to call this Chicken Stew for the Soul, but I do think the souls we have been filling are the volunteers and the members of the public who have desperately needed an outlet to have a purpose, to have an ability to connect, with social distancing and masks and all protocols observed. I think it’s been amazing for everybody concerned,” said Norcott.
The philanthropist and businesswoman also thanked Stoker’s Arms for their unbridled generosity by opening their doors for the project.
“They opened their arms to us and provided so much help and support,” she said.
While the Chicken Stew for the Soul initiative has come to a conclusion, the organisation will continue to deliver much-needed food parcels to those in need and has encouraged Highway residents to make a donation. Alternatively, it is also running its annual Bless A Granny campaign.
To support either of the outreach programmes, contact info@robinhoodfoundation.co.za.
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