Wedge Gardens in Lyndhurst gives those in need a special Christmas

The members of the occupational therapy department at Wedge Gardens Treatment Centre handed out food parcels to the homeless in their local community just before Christmas.

The food parcels were compiled from generous donations made by the local community. The treatment centre partnered with non-profit organisation, Johannesburg Organisation of Services to the Homeless (Josh) to distribute the food parcels to those in need.

Head of the department, Kendra Neethling said the food drive provided a sense of hope for the homeless and assisted with some of the most basic essential food items to help sustain individuals.

Neethling said, “The project also served as a platform for growth and learning for the patients at Wedge Gardens as they learn to step out of their comfort zone and allow vulnerability to be a guiding factor in their recovery, thus teaching them essential skills in kindness to self and others, the gift of giving and selflessness.

“The food drive was incredibly well supported and the outcome was inspiring for future involvement of the Wedge Gardens patients to assist in soup kitchens and further drives with Josh in the future.”

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