Lions cricketers distribute food in Cosmo City
The non-profit organisation, Muslim Association of South Africa (Masa), together with the Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) and Imperial Lions delivered 2 500 food parcels to people in need in Cosmo City.
The non-profit organisation, Muslim Association of South Africa (Masa), together with the Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) and Imperial Lions delivered 2 500 food parcels to people in need in Cosmo City.
Head of communication for Central Gauteng Lions and Imperial Lions, Wanele Mngomezulu said the initial target was to distribute 1 000 parcels.
“We are absolutely at a loss for words as to how our team, our community, our fans and Masa rallied together today to donate 2 500 food parcels,” he said.
“The pandemic knows no race, gender, communities, age group nor creed. Whether it was our CEO, Jono Leaf-Wright, or our players, staff, or technical team; today we filled some bellies and warmed some hearts by showing that we really do care and we will get through this challenge.”
He thanked volunteers, ward councillors and community leaders for welcoming them.
Chairperson of Masa, Yaseen Theba said that the distribution in Cosmo City was testament to what is possible when people unite.
“Working together with the Central Gauteng Lions and Imperial Lions teams and other organisations is proof that there is so much which can be done,” he said.
“The time for swift and determined action is now. We took early action to avert a sharp rise in hunger, poverty and disease as a result of the pandemic and the associated economic and social impacts.”
CGL and Imperial Lions CEO, Jono Leaf-Wright said the CGL looks forward to a continued partnership with Masa with regards to relief efforts.
