Donations – making a crucial difference

Writer: De Waal Steyn.

Since the nation-wide lockdown took effect on 27 March April the Overberg community has rallied around to ensure that those less fortunate are taken care of. In a gesture of compassion several Facebook and WhatsApp groups have been started to help lessen the load of those who cannot afford to buy food, or do not have adequate shelter.

These groups have been inundated with offers to assist and according to organisers, donations and help are flooding in.

The trolleys filled with food and essentials bought by Hermanus resident Natalie Munro with the money she received from friends and family.

PHOTO: Natalie Munro

Grant Cohen, ward councillor for Kleinmond, said they are working closely with local NGOs and soup kitchens.

“The Kleinmond community is banding together and making a difference in the lives of not only people, but animals too. Apart from donations of food and toiletries for the less fortunate we have also been able to source a few hundred kilograms of dog food to ensure that man’s best friend does not go hungry.”

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