Urban Farmers opened its gates to individuals and organisations around Kempton Park on July 6 for donations to NPO A Way Out.
A Way Out is collecting items for its Christmas function that will be held on November 30.
The NPO gives less fortunate individuals an opportunity to uplift themselves by creating a self-sustaining environment where each individual can live a healthy and fruitful life and reclaim their place as a contributor to society.
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The NPO’s director, Toni Kruger, said she is grateful to Urban Farmers and Adri Verwey for thinking of her organisation and helping boost this year’s winder blanket drive.
“Many families need warm blankets. We are truly grateful for all the support we get from the community, every little bit that helps goes a long way.
“This is the first time we have received help from Urban Farmers and Adri,” said Kruger.
A Way Out has made it their mission to empower people to find their way back to financial and emotional recovery.
Adri Verwey from Urban Farmers said that there are a lot of people who need help out there.
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“I felt the need to donate because it is getting cold out there and people are hungry. We will continue to collect donations This will not end from our side because many people need help,” she said.
Urban Farmers hosts regular weekend markets which has given them an opportunity to raise awareness around the need for donations.
Vicky Booysen said that she donated to the organisation because one can never know where the other person is coming from and she knows the struggle.
“I donated clothes, shoes and blankets. For me to help someone is to know that they will have something.
“I know what it feels like to struggle, I was there once and I didn’t know where my children’s next meal would come from,” said Booysen.
Eddie van Deventer said he donated to the cause to teach his children to appreciate what they have.
“I donated five bags of clothes including shoes and some toys as well. We normally donate once a year and try to teach our children that all old toys would be appreciated by someone else.”
