Ekurhuleni learners feel the love as charity delivers winter aid
Over 750 learners benefit each month from Operation Antifreeze, with Kreft Primary recently receiving blankets and food parcels in a joint initiative with Momentum MMerge.
Learners at Laerskool Kreft Primary will face the winter months with more warmth and smiles thanks to a partnership between local charity Operation Antifreeze and corporate partner Momentum MMerge.
The organisations recently visited the school to hand over blankets, food parcels and sweet treats to learners in need, ensuring they feel cared for during the cold season.
Operation Antifreeze, which provides monthly food parcels to 11 schools across the East Rand, partnered with Momentum MMerge through its Massive for Good platform to make this outreach possible. The visit also marked the launch of their annual blanket drive.
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“We help 11 schools in the East Rand, supplying food parcels to over 750 children every month,” said Patrick Thom, project coordinator at Operation Antifreeze.
“The parcels contain basic, non-perishable foods to help families fill the gap at home.”
Momentum MMerge, committed to making a lasting impact, has been working with Operation Antifreeze for three years.
“We decided to partner with Operation Antifreeze because of the incredible work they do,” said Lynnette Schoeman from Momentum MMerge.
“Children are very close to our hearts, and we know there’s a big need in South Africa.
“The Blanket Drive is our first project of the year, and in July, we’ll support them again with a food packaging drive. Visiting schools like Kreft Primary reminds us that small actions can make a big difference in children’s lives.”
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Teachers at Kreft Primary, Kholofelo Mofokeng and Sithunyiwe Dlamini, expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the school.
“We just want to say thank you to Operation Antifreeze and Momentum MMerge. Our kids are going to be warm this winter.
“They were so happy to receive the blankets, food parcels and sweets. It’s going to make a real difference in their lives.”
Both organisations have encouraged local residents and businesses to get involved by offering financial support, food or essential donations to help expand their reach.
For the learners at Kreft Primary, the day was about more than receiving a blanket. It was a reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported by a community that refuses to let them go unnoticed.
