The Giving Hands have handed out 8 200 food parcels to date

Several organisations have generously contributed towards this community initiative.

May 20, 2020

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Ms Hafiza Saloojee and Mr Athol Stark, (volunteers of the Giving Hands) prepare to handover food parcels disadvantaged residents in Ermelo. Photo: Supplied.

The Giving Hands organisation have to date handed out 8 200 food parcels to less fortunate residents in and around Ermelo.

They reached this number after volunteers handed over 750 parcels to people in Ermelo on 16 May.

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Several organisations have generously contributed towards this community initiative.

Anyone interested in contributing, volunteering or who needs assistance can make contact with The Giving Hands organisation through their website or on their Facebook page.

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May 20, 2020

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.