Lockdown Shelter in Mbombela for the homeless
Mpumalanga Leadership Foundation (MLF) and Nelspruit Community Forum (NCF) will together provide for the basic human needs (food, shelter and hygiene) of the homeless in Mbombela during the 21-day lockdown due to Covid-19.
Pastor TJ Maré, managing director of the MLF and organiser of the Lockdown Shelter initiative, said, “Today we start the journey to ready the premises for our homeless guests from Mbombela.
“This is an unplanned but important time for all of South Africa. We appreciate all the support thus far, but we need everyone’s assistance to make this successful.”
The public is asked to donate the following: 1. Food and drink (water, tea, coffee or juice). The initiative is planning to feed 20 to 30 people, three times a day for 21 days.
2. Sanitiser, dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent.
3. Toiletries (soap, roll-on, toothbrush, toothpaste and toilet paper).
4. Fuel (diesel).
5. Towels (around 50 to give to people entering the shelter).
6. Gas and electricity.
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“And most importantly – every prayer,” said Past Maré. There is also a Whatsapp group that the public can join if they would like to assist: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BwjUSPYskqkIK6FBx8ynlj For more info contact, Past Maré on 082-772-6396, or his wife Brenda on 082-929-9582. Here are banking details, should the public feel moved to donate funds. ABSA Bank 406-129-0450 Name: Mpumalanga Leadership Foundation Reference: Name and surname.
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