Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School given 250 food parcels
Veer Steel Mills partnered in partnership with Ummlomo celebrated their World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Veer Steel Mills partnered in partnership with Ummlomo celebrated their World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by donating 250 food parcels to Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School in Pimville.
According to Human Resource Manager at Veer Steel Mills Siddiqca Hardev satisfying the basic needs of children in vulnerable communities is a call-to-action that many must act on during this uncertain time.
“Our future lies in the hands of the children of today and their academic strides, not being able to function at their best due to long hours of hunger shouldn’t be something that hinders their academic growth,” said Hardey.
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He explained that’s the above-mentioned quote is the reason why partnered with NPOs such as Ummlomo so that they can assist in identifying these underprivileged schools who desperately need assistance.
Founder of Umlombo Zimasa Njoli said in their programms they have an initiative called IAMRoyalty: which is a school initiative that seeks to address issues faced by young people where they have programmes designed to encourage, build, and provide wholeness to their livelihoods.
“This programme seeks to equip young girls and boys with essential life skills and through this initiative, we also aim to supply the candidate or scholar with basic toiletries, school uniforms, shoes, and food hampers,” she said Njoli.
Pimville Ward 22 could not be present on the day but sent a representative by the name of Miso Magutyana who extended her gratitude to the donors.
“Children in this school have faced many challenges, but always remain resilient and motivated to push through all adversity. This demonstration of planting the seed of hope at the school has not only enriched the children’s hearts but has served to encourage a strong-minded youth,” said Magutyana.
The principal of the school Sibongile Koza accepted the food parcels on behalf of the school who extended gratitude on behalf of the teachers, parents, and recipients.
Accepting the handover on behalf of the 250 children was Sibongile Khoza, the Principal of Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School. “We’re filled with so much joy to be recipients of these hampers for our Hardev and Veer Steel Mills urge corporates to rise to the occasion in aiding NPOs to respond to the call to end the scourge of poverty and direct company initiatives in ensuring no child goes to bed hungry.
“We are grateful to companies like Veer Steel Mills who did not hesitate when our call for help to make this day possible,” concluded Njoli.
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