Volunteers combat hunger

SAXONWOLD – Children need nutritional food to grow and a number of volunteers put this initiative into action for their 67 minutes.

Naidine Sibanda

July 22, 2019

Volunteers package food parcels while listening to some music in the background. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

A number of volunteers put their words and hands into action as they packed meals for infants. The food-packaging initiative was championed by Rise Against Hunger (RAH) and eNCA in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and was held at the Johannesburg Zoo in Saxonwold.

The volunteers spent their 67 Minutes for Mandela Day packing 6 700 meals for infants. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Nonhlanhla Sifumba was present and encouraged everyone to do their 67 minutes any chance they get.

“If you are a lawyer, do some pro-bono work; if you are a child at home, do some dishes and chores. It’s all about giving back according to your capabilities.”

Member of the Mayoral Committee, Nonhlanhla Sifumba (right) joins in the food-packaging initiative championed by Rise Against Hunger. *Photo: Naidine Sibanda*

Joburg City Parks and Zoo partners with eNCA and Rise Against Hunger to package food parcels on their Nelson Mandela Day initiative. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

The Rise Against Hunger Africa hunger-eradication programme consists of volunteers packaging highly nutritious meals comprising of rice, soya and a dehydrated vegetable mix formulated to combat malnutrition.

The food is weighed by volunteers wearing gloves before being put into packs. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

The volunteers had their hygienic caps and gloves on, measured the right quantities on the scale, sealed the food packages then put thenm in sealed boxes while they moved to some music tunes in the background.

Details: Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo 011 712 6615; Rise Against Hunger www.rahafrica.co.za