Mandela Day effort brings together community for a common cause

As part of Mandela Day celebrations, a group of organizations and individuals came together to make a difference in the lives of those in need, serving over sandwiches to spread love and nourishment.

Volunteers at a table set up at the school, serving sandwiches to the people of the community.

In a heart-warming display of unity and generosity, various organisations and community members have come together to make a remarkable impact on Mandela Day. Led by Let’s Work and supported by Pikitup, City Parks, Johannesburg Water, and the Department of Health, a collective effort was made to prepare and distribute sandwiches to those in need.

Additional sandwiches were sent to the Linden South African Police Service (SAPS) station, ensuring that those who protect and serve the community were also cared for. Roosevelt High School and university students dedicated themselves to the cause by tirelessly working to prepare the sandwiches at school. These student’s sandwiches were then collected by the Department of Health, who took charge of distributing the sandwiches to various locations. The impact of this collaborative effort extended beyond the immediate vicinity, with ward governance taking sandwiches to an informal settlement, ensuring that no one was left without a meal on this special day.

A community member shares a warm smile as they distribute sandwiches to those who need them most.

Felicity Lawlor, co-coordinator of the project stated that the success of this endeavour can be attributed to the collective efforts of numerous organisations and individuals. Pikitup, City Parks, Johannesburg Water, the Department of Health, pre-schools, primary schools, high schools, universities, scouts, old age homes, residents, the Let’s Work team, and the SCP all played a vital role in the sandwich-making process. In a remarkable act of sponsorship, Eastern Temptations, alongside generous residents, provided the bread and spreads necessary to create the sandwiches. Additionally, they sponsored the Mandela Day tags, adding a special touch to the initiative. The collective efforts of these organisations and individuals exemplify the true spirit of Mandela Day.

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A truckload of fresh bread is unloaded, ready to be transformed into sandwiches for those in need on Mandela Day.

Through their dedication and compassion, they have brought joy and nourishment to those in need, honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy of peace, justice, and service to others. As the impact of this collaborative effort continues to ripple throughout the community, it serves as a reminder that when we come together for a common purpose, incredible things can be achieved. Through acts of kindness and unity, we can create a better world for all.

People can be seen sitting around a table full of bread.

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