WATCH: #HelpingHands in Secunda help 2000 families in need during Covid-19 lockdown
If you reside within the Secunda area and are in need of a food hamper, WhatsApp your name and surname, Secunda address and ID number to 064 700 3507.
SECUNDA – Mr Imraan Salajee spoke to Ridge Times about the recent developments regarding food hamper distributions.
What began as a challenge to himself to feed 100 families a week, has since seen 2 000 families being fed through contributions and generosity of businesses and the community.
If you reside within the Secunda area and are in need of a food hamper, WhatsApp your name and surname, Secunda address and ID number to 064 700 3507.
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“While in isolation, I was thinking how we can help people out there, because they obviously don’t have an income. At first, I assumed in my mind that there might be 10 or 20 locals who need help. Within an hour I had more than 150 people responding to the post and pleading for help,” said Mr Salajee.
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