EVERY week the John Wesley School family collects loaves of bread for Christian Care, an outreach ministry of Pinetown Methodist Church.

“The bread, generously donated by learners, parents, guardians and staff, is used in the ministry’s soup kitchen to help provide meals for individuals and families experiencing hardship,” said the school’s marketing manager Lilian Corden-Lloyd.

While a loaf of bread may appear to be a small contribution, Corden-Lloyd said collectively the weekly donations help extend meals and enable Christian Care to assist more people in the community.

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She highligheted that soup kitchens continue to play an important role in supporting those affected by hunger and food insecurity.

“Beyond providing a nourishing meal, they offer practical help, dignity and the reassurance that people facing difficult circumstances have not been forgotten.”

Principal Darron Tarr said the initiative reflects an important part of the school’s Christian ethos.

“At John Wesley School, we want our learners to understand that faith is something we live out through practical acts of kindness. One loaf of bread may seem small, but when a whole school community gives consistently, those small acts can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

The school expressed its gratitude to the families and staff members who continue to support the initiative week after week.

John Wesley School is also encouraging other schools throughout the Highway area to consider supporting outreach organisations within their own communities. Whether through a weekly collection of food, toiletries or other essential items, even relatively small contributions can become significant when an entire school community gets involved.

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