‘Lucia’s Kiddos’ grows from a few loaves to a lifeline for a community
Domestic worker Lucia Majola’s dream of a feeding scheme has gained big support.
What began with R100 and a few loaves of bread has grown into a lifeline for 83 children, thanks to a domestic worker’s vision and a community’s compassion.
Seven years ago, Lucia Majola from Cottonlands, Verulam, had a dream in which God told her to feed hungry children in her area.
“I asked, ‘How will I do that? I am just a domestic worker who also needs help.’ The voice in her dream replied, ‘Start with the little you have,'” said Majola.
The dream stayed with her, but it wasn’t until last year, when hardship struck, that her sister reminded her of the dream.
She took the plunge and began feeding children who often go hungry over weekends.
Today, she feeds 83 children every Saturday and Sunday.
“More children come, and I wish I could feed them all. But I am deeply thankful to everyone who has helped. It means so much to the children and their parents.”
Her story inspired Donovan Chisholm, a sales executive at Bidvest McCarthy Toyota Ballito.
“If she could start with R100, so could I,” he said.
Chisholm rallied colleagues and formed a group called Making a Difference, encouraging community members to contribute R100, food or time. The initiative grew rapidly, with Ballito families joining in, donating meals, clothes and toys, while bringing joy through dancing, singing and play.
“For those few hours, there’s no darkness, just life and light,” said Chisholm.
In the past year, the group has served more than 7 000 meals and is now registering as an NPO. Plans are under way to build a shelter to protect children during food distributions.
Their latest project, a winter blanket drive led by the Toyota Knights of Bidvest McCarthy Toyota Ballito, has raised over R15 000 worth of blankets, with support from Radio Life & Style, local donors and even international donors.
“One mother told me her daughter had considered ending her life, but after joining the weekend programme, she found hope,” said Chisholm.
“We are just getting started. Anyone can make a difference, you simply have to choose to. Contact Lucia at 068 241 5880.
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