Pick n Pay does its part during nationwide lockdown
Shoppers can now lend a helping hand through their local Pick n Pay store.
Mbombela citizens can now help those in need at their nearest Pick n Pay till. Through its Feed the Nation campaign, the store is trying to do its part in assisting those left wanting during the Covid-19 coronavirus nationwide lockdown.
Pick n Pay i’langa Mall kicked off its part in the campaign on Monday.
This initiative was set in place to help children who are normally dependent on school feeding programmes, kids in orphanages, as well as vulnerable individuals at homeless shelters.
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The store manager, Harry Makhobela, said this is a national effort by Pick n Pay. “We are trying to organise groceries, clothing, anything, so we can send it to these places.” According to Makhobela, each store has to nominate the charity to which it is going to donate.
As another way of donating, shoppers can also “add extra rands” to their till slips. All they have to do is ask their cashier. A donation of only R21 can provide a person in need with one meal a day for a week.
Customers can also convert their Smart Shopper points on the Pick n Pay app and donate them to FoodForward SA, or donate online through JAM SA and FoodForward SA.
