THE Domino Foundation’s Babies’ Home in Durban North is in constant need of formula for its six small residents, and for the occasional temporary ‘lodger’ who may join them when an emergency way-station is needed.

House mother, Precious Thabethe said each baby at the home goes through about two 1.8kg tins of formula each month, at an average cost of R300 per tin.

“With six of them, it means we spend about R43 000 each year, just on formula. That’s a major item on our budget and wish list,” she said.

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Spurred by the hunger crisis that was exacerbated by last year’s nationwide lockdown, Pick n Pay launched its ‘Feed the Nation’ campaign that, to date, has brought much-needed nutrition to more than 1.2 million South Africans.

The Babies’ Home was the recent beneficiary of the Feed the Nation Foundation’s generosity. It received a donation of formula that was in short supply due to the disruption of business at numerous outlets.

“Even though Domino’s Babies’ Home is not in an area hit by the violence and looting, the disruption caused had a significant effect on access to desperately needed formula. We were delighted to come to aid of these little ones in their time of need,” said Feed the Nation’s Rowena Govender, when she, and her colleague, Sathika Naidoo, handed over the donation.

Thabethe said that while the home’s supply of formula was temporarily ensured, the need would never vanish.

She said individuals and groups who would like to contribute to keeping the home’s pantry well-stocked can contact her on 078 390 8246, 031 563 9605 or email atbabies@domino.org.za.