KFC Add Hope donates 19 000 masks to beneficiary network
KFC and Hygiene Disposables have partnered to supply learners supported through the KFC Add Hope programme with masks made from unused KFC uniforms. To date, 19 000 masks, valued at over R200 000, have been supplied through this initiative, reaching all nine provinces.
“Given the ongoing impact of this pandemic, we wanted to find a sustainable way in which to support the health and safety of learners during their schooling. We recognise the need to help the schools which have been struggling to ensure they remain Covid-compliant, given the lack of adequate support and supplies,” said Andra Nel, CSI manager at KFC South Africa.
According to The National School Readiness Survey, which draws on responses from schools across the country, just over 73 per cent of national schools indicated they still do not have enough masks for learners when they are scheduled to return to school on February 15.
Roscoe Hanna, at Hygiene Disposable, said: “KFC has such deep roots across the South African communities through their KFC Add Hope initiative and this partnership with them meant we were able to directly reach and support the schools that need the help the most.”
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The masks have been distributed by long-standing Add Hope network partners, including Afrika Tikkun, HOPE worldwide and Africa Food For Thought.
“If we are going to get through this pandemic, then ensuring we continue to show our support to children who need it most is critical,” added Nel. “We also want to make sure our KFC Add Hope beneficiaries are properly equipped, and therefore providing them with these masks not only ensures we are repurposing unused uniforms but using them to create a safer learning environment during this time.
“We know the only way we will get through this pandemic is together. Reaching out, supporting where we can. Since 2009, the KFC Add Hope programme remains committed to helping children thrive, whether it’s providing nutritious food through our feeding scheme or helping to keep them safe and healthy.
“To date KFC Add Hope helps feed over 150 000 children every day across the country. We know through the cumulative effect of collective efforts we can create a better future for our children,” concluded Nel.
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