Northfield continues to feed the hungry but needs help with transport
A transport sponsor would help the church get food to more families in dire need as many people don't have the means to collect food parcels and Northfield don't always have a vehicle available to deliver
The Northfield Methodist Church, in Airfield, handed out food parcels to Benoni’s less privileged communities on July 31.
“We are ever so grateful for our congregation and the community of Benoni, without them these food parcels would not have been possible,” said Louise Wernich, senior minster of Northfield Methodist Church.
She explained that when lockdown came into affect in March, the church knew things were going to become more difficult, especially when it came to their norm of donations and weekly soup kitchen.
“When Covid-19 hit we knew we wouldn’t be able to hold our soup kitchens anymore, but helping people is what we do and want to do,” said Wernich. “Helping the less fortunate is part of our ethos. We care for the vulnerable and those in need. We therefore try to hand out food parcels at least once a month.
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“Our chaplain has a list so if you are in need of a food parcel you would need to come by the church and put your name on the list. We work with this list each month and we can give depending on finances and donations,” explained Wernich.
The church require donations of any kind, from blankets, to food and toiletries, clothes and shoes. They also take donations of dog food, animal blankets and anything to do with pets as they occasionally make donations to the SPCA.
“Anything and everything is welcome and distributed; nothing goes to waste,” said Wernich.”We are very fortunate with our caring community and congregation. They are always donating and helping with the food parcels and bread, anything they can think of.
“Our biggest struggle at the moment is transport. If we could get a sponsor for transport that would be amazing as many people who are in dire need of food don’t always have the means to travel to the church.”
Anyone who is able to assist in this regard may contact Jemma Buys at the City Times on 011 425 0164 or visit Northfield, in Aerodrome Drive, and speak to Louise Wernich.
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