Metro launches Foodbank in Springs
Ekurhuleni will launch its open-handed Foodbank on Friday.
As a city which is determined to alleviate the problem of food shortages, the City of Ekurhuleni will launch a Foodbank at the Springs Fresh Produce Market from 8am until noon.
This charitable initiative will distribute food to those who have difficulty purchasing sufficient fruits and vegetables to avoid hunger.
The initiative was introduced at Springs Fresh Produce Market in September 2014 as a pilot project.
To date, the Foodbank has a total of thirteen registered Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) who receive fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis.
In turn, the NPOs distribute food parcels to an average of 1 570 individuals, making a total of 947 households which benefit from the initiative on a weekly basis.
“Hunger is an enemy that cripples productivity,” says Themba Gadebe, spokesman for Ekurhuleni Metro.
“One cannot function on an empty stomach, because food is the fuel of the body.”
He adds that this is an initiative that will ensure Ekurhuleni residents from the humblest of backgrounds do not go to bed with empty stomachs.
Details of the launch are as follows:
- Date: Friday, July 31
- Time: 8am – noon
- Venue: Springs Fresh Produce Market.
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