Shoprite gives Boledi drop-in centre a much needed upgrade
The centre was in need of critical infrastructure upgrades in order to meet the retailer's requirements to register as a surplus food beneficiary organisation.
POLOKWANE – Shoprite recently assisted the Boledi Drop-in Centre in Seshego Zone 3 which an after-school centre that caters for over 300 children.
The centre was in need of critical infrastructure upgrades in order to meet the retailer’s requirements to register as a surplus food beneficiary organisation.
Public relations officer for Shoprite’s northern division, Morongwa Seabela, explained the centre was initially on the Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen’s feeding route.
“We wanted to assist the centre by registering it as a Shoprite surplus food beneficiary organisation, but due to the condition of its infrastructure, it failed to meet the necessary requirements. That’s when we decided to step in as the centre couldn’t afford to do it themselves,” she said.
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Shoprite ensured the Boledi Drop-in Centre received a new roof and entrance, extended the kitchen and painted the outside and inside of the building.
The centre was also equipped with new cooking equipment including large kitchen appliances, improved lighting, as well as a water tank and pump. Improved hygiene practices and firefighting equipment were also introduced to ensure a safe environment for everyone at the centre.
Boledi Drop-in Centre founder Francina Ngoasheng said thanks to Shoprite’s assistance, she has seen an increase in the number of children who come to the centre as they now have a well-maintained and safe building for them to enjoy.
“With the surplus food donations and regular visits from the Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen, we can now offer our children nutritious daily meals,” Ngoasheng concluded.
