Annual food drive takes place soon
Curves will host its annual food drive on June 25 and July 1, to help families in need around Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE – Curves will host its annual food drive on June 25 and July 1, to help families in need around Newcastle.
Owner, Pat Cuninghame said employees will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and cash from the community at various supermarkets around town.
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“Once we have collected the food, we will package it into boxes and give it to less fortunate families. These people are from all walks of life,” she said.
Families in need have been identified by churches, and old age homes, the crisis centre, and orphans will also receive assistance.
Curves is appealing to the community to assist them with the food drive, by donating the following items:
– Tinned food
– Soup
– Mealie meal
– Sugar
– Tea/coffee
– Rice
Money donations will be used to buy fresh produce, baby food and nappies.
“We will be grateful for any donations made towards our worthy cause,” she concluded.
To find out more about the Curves food drive, contact them on 034 325 0195 or visit them at 106 Victoria Road, Newcastle.
