Help Hocus Pocus Help collect brown paper bags for food parcels
Hocus Pocus Help is calling on the community for assistance in donating brown paper bags that can be used for its food parcels.
HOCUS Pocus Help has issued an appeal for unwanted brown paper bags for distribution of its food parcels. The organisation remains committed in uplifting members in need within the community.
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Nicky Nel of Hocus Pocus Help said the group is running two concurrent drives. “We are currently collecting school clothes for children in need and delivery bags for distributing food parcels to our community,” Nel said.
Hocus Pocus Help puts together food parcels weekly with contributions from local shops and community donors. These usually comprise staple foodstuffs and sometimes hygiene products. These parcels are then distributed to welfare organisations, old age homes, and families in need. The recipients have to register with the organisation to make it fair for all.
Nel said they hope to expand their operations to include a soup kitchen in the next few months.
While the leading request is for brown paper bags, used commonly for grocery deliveries, the organisation also welcomes donations of recyclable bags, which are super-effective in efficiently packing and delivering food parcels.
Aside from the food parcel drive, Hocus Pocus Help is running a stationery drive to equip children with school supplies and uniforms.
“We believe that having the basics can set children up for a brighter future. School supplies can be expensive, and not all families can afford them. Our goal is to help as many children as possible with these necessities,” said Nel
Community members are welcome to drop off donations for any of the drives at the Hocus Pocus Help thrift shop at 259 Marine Drive, The Bluff. The shop also assists the organisation with its projects by selling items. For monetary donations or more information, contact Tana Wood on 063 469 3402.
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