Feeding the hungry through a market
It was an initiative of Rotary Anns, Irene Sydenham and Margaret Guild, as a way to support Rotary feeding schemes for approximately 450 underprivileged children.
The Majuba Market Day kicked off the weekend vibe last Saturday morning as residents enjoyed a morning of shopping.
The market day was first introduced to the Newcastle community two years ago, quickly becoming a regular fixture on the community’s calendar.
However, not many realise why the market was really held.
It was an initiative of Rotary Anns, Irene Sydenham and Margaret Guild, as a way to support Rotary feeding schemes for approximately 450 underprivileged children.
“We had the idea a long time ago and decided Newcastle needed a regular market day, where the proceeds would go towards the feeding schemes,” Ms Sydenham said.
“There are children who are going to school and falling asleep because they have not had enough to eat. They cannot concentrate on their work if they do not have enough to eat. Some children have even admitted to us that the meals we supply are the only meals they eat the whole day, which is extremely worrying to us during the school holidays.”
Ms Sydenham emphasised all donations, no matter how big or small, would ensure a hungry child would not have to go to bed hungry.
Anyone would like to become involved in the Majuba Market Day or donate towards the Rotary Anns’ feeding scheme, can contact Irene Sydenham on 084 802 830.
