JANE FURSE – As part of government’s efforts to lessen the socio-economic impact of the lockdown on indigent families, a food bank was launched in Sekhukhune District Municipality earlier today.
The food bank was officially launched by the Premier of Limpopo Stanley Mathabatha at the Old Jane Furse hospital.
Stan Mathabatha during the launch of the food bank.
Mathabatha was accompanied by the MEC of Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale, executive mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila and the four local mayors of SDM.
SDM mayor Stan Ramaila.
Mathabatha said the reason for opening the food bank was to be able to manage the food parcels meant to benefit poor and needy people in one centralized place.
Bags of rice and flour seen at the centre.
He said they would fight hard against people found to be stealing food parcels meant for poor and vulnerable community members.
“We are deeply disturbed by reports of unscrupulous people abusing the distribution of foods and other assistance to corrupt ends.
” We will not hesitate to ensure that those involved in such activities face the full might of the law,” he warned.
The food bank was opened today.
Mathabatha said through this food bank ,a coordinated plan has been set up so that all Limpopo people who are beneficiaries are well taken care of.
“Government is also continuing to provide homeless people with temporary shelter,sanitizers,food, dignitary packs and many other items to keep them healthy.”
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