By Ndileka Xameni | Project Leader
Hello all and remember World AIDS day on 1 December. We celebrate that day though it has brought those we feed much loss and pain, especially our orphans and teen head-of-households and grannies raising their grandchildren. But we celebrate life and success of both of our food kitchens.
Our second kitchen, in Bedford in the Eastern Cape, has been selected, following our application, for government social development funding, thanks to the progress we have made with funds raised through Global Giving and elsewise. Starting in January, we would be eligible for monthly food will be delivered along with a stipend of R3000 per volunteer for four volunteers. We made our application on 23 November, and should hear soon.
This feeding program, along with the food bank and our current program, will allow us to provide more food for struggling families with a hot meal 5 days a week and cold meals the other days.
We have been working hard to maximize our efficiency and outreach - there is so much need. But our mission is strong as is our faith and we still need a fence to protect our kitchen so are hoping for US$5,000 in the next 3-6 months. Many thanks to all and happy holidays.
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