A group from the Skoonplaas informal settlement in Modder East decided to feed the community’s children.

The group, called Power of Unity, has run its feeding scheme for an average of 300 children for five months.

Mahlatsi Sethibela, one of the members, said they want to eliminate hunger for all children in Skoonplaas.

“We endeavour to feed the whole section because it is difficult seeing children go to sleep on empty stomachs.”

The group gives the children bread and soup every Friday when they return from school.

“We do this from our own pockets because this initiative is important to us.”