Lions continue to feed the hungry

Since the launch of the Lions Club of Wilro Park’s Project 36 in April, 302 families have received food hampers, with the initiative showing no signs of slowing down.

The project was started to coincide with the Club’s 36th birthday. “One of the Lions’ pillars of service is hunger, and because of the nationwide lockdown, a need for food has become a big problem.

That is why we decided to launch Project 36, where we ask the community to donate only R36, which we use towards food parcels for the needy,” explained project conveners, Pieter and Niquila Kruger.

They added that the response has been amazing and support was received from far and wide. “The initiative is growing weekly and we have been receiving assistance from friends, family, fellow Lions members, local businesses as well as donors from Australia to Dubai and back again.”

To date, 302 family food hampers have been delivered, feeding 1 112 people. “The value of these food parcels is well beyond R70 000 and the gratitude from the people has been overwhelming ? just imagine going from having nothing to feed your children one day to having enough food for the coming weeks. Giving is not just about making a donation – it’s about making a difference and we are very grateful for each and every donation we received because it made a difference!” they said.

Niquila assured the community that masks were used at all times, hand sanitizers were readily available and constantly used, and social distancing was observed.

For more information, contact Sandy van Heerden, the Club’s public relations officer on 083 564 6388.