Good Samaritans reach out during lockdown

Within a matter of days, the food parcels were ready

May 9, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

Debbie Arde with volunteers from Unyaka Wakho Youth Foundation, Advocates For Change.

Concern for the well-being of others in the community led to a large food parcel drive recently.

Caroline Thomas contacted Unyaka Wakho Youth Foundation, Advocates For Change founder Deborah Gamede with a concern on her mind.

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Unyaka Wakho Youth Foundation, Advocates For Change members get ready to start the food parcel distribution.

Mrs Gamede explains: “Caroline called me and she was very worried about the community during this time. I told her that the community would appreciate food parcels. She then introduced me to Lynn Sclanders and Debbie Arde, as her partners, and promised that they would try something.”

The items for the food parcels are sorted before distribution.

Within a matter of days, the food parcels were ready and Mrs Gamede started to delegate people from different areas to identify families that require sustenance.

The areas covered included Esigodlweni, Fordeville, Papkuilsfontein, Cornfields and Frere.

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May 9, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

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