2 000 blankets handed out in Soweto as Moti Cares launches winter relief drive
As part of its Winter Drive, the Moti Cares Foundation distributed 2,000 blankets and loaves of bread to residents in Dlamini and Orlando East to help families face the cold.
As winter sets its grip on Gauteng, the Moti Cares Foundation visited Soweto to distribute 2 000 blankets and loaves of bread to residents in Dlamini and Orlando East on June 23.
The handovers form part of the broader Moti Cares Winter Drive, which aims to distribute 20 000 blankets this winter.
Many stops are based on public nominations submitted via social media and email, in which concerned citizens highlight organisations, neighbourhoods, and individuals they believe urgently need assistance.
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The Foundation’s Winter Drive in particular has grown into one of its most recognized campaigns, delivering physical warmth, comfort, connection, and care during the most difficult season of the year.
“With each blanket and loaf of bread handed over, the mission remains clear: “restore dignity, respond to real needs, and reach as many communities as possible”.
Working closely with community organisers and residents, the Moti Cares team made sure the support reached elderly residents, large families, and those most in need.
Founder of the Moti Cares Foundation, Zunaid Moti, said: “If a blanket helps someone sleep through the night, or lets a parent breathe a little easier, then we’ve done what we came to do. This drive is about community, dignity, and standing together when it matters.”
The Moti Cares Foundation has built a reputation for stepping in where help is needed most from food relief and crisis response to long-term community support.
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Its work spans years of active giving across South Africa, with a range of remarkable initiatives that have brought assistance to millions of families during some of the country’s most challenging times.
“We don’t measure impact by numbers,” Moti added. “We measure it by moments – moments where someone feels seen, safe, and supported. That’s what Moti Cares is all about.”
