With as little as R200 you can feed a family of four in Ermelo for 14 days
Hunger, if not addressed, could lead to desperation, which in turn might see an increase in crime relating to widespread looting and stealing.
With the majority of the population forced to remain at home during the lockdown period, several are unable to earn a living.
Hunger and desperation have become the norm and the stark reality is that a lot of South Africans have no food on their tables.
In order to address the challenge, The Ermelo Muslim Welfare began handing out grocery hampers to individuals in need.
Over a thousand hampers at a cost of R140 000 were distributed.
Requests for assistance have poured in from the community and according to The Ermelo Muslim Welfare, they believe they have not even touched the tip of the iceberg yet.
“ln order to avert a humanitarian crisis, we would require a substantially larger contribution and effort.”
“The magnitude of the crisis requires a joint initiative by all stakeholders of our town.”
They have therefore established an aid organisation called The Giving Hands that will serve as an umbrella body that incorporates all businesses and organisations of Ermelo.
Contributions from businesses or organisation are imperative in the success of this operation.
People can help by partnering with The Giving Hands.
To date, they have established a partnership with:
Religious and Social
Ermelo Muslim Welfare
Phoenix Rotary Club
Ermelo Sporting Club
Businesses
Calstar Group
Auto BMW Ermelo
Topline Centre
Autolink Inspectacar
DeodataDigital
Devland Cash & Carry
IBM Cellular
All in One/ Computer Connection
Pan Solutions
Sasol Ermelo
Calstar Convenience Centre
Engen Pitstop Ermelo
Mica Joubert Street
Jam Drop Bakery
Brakecore Supply Co
Leonie Burmeister (LBO-TRIO)
Bhyat Pharmacy
Daniel Attorneys
Tikly Optometrist
Bhika Optometrist
Tel A Car
Pro Build
Casa Development Group
Topline Centre
EM Joosub
Morgenzon Supermarket
Dr Y Moola
Strauss Attorneys
“For a mere R200 you can feed a family of four for fourteen days.”
Donations are welcome, in the form of money as well as other forms like groceries etc.
Should you wish to donate by EFT, please find below the relevant banking details:
Bank: Nedbank
Acc. Name: EMJ
Acc. Number: 105 387 6246
Acc. Type: Cheque / Current
Branch: Ermelo
Reference: Charity COVID19
If your desired donation is anything other than money, please use the contact numbers below to contact any one of these representatives:
