On-the-Ground Support Critical
We’ve done our best to keep you informed of all that you, our donors, make possible in our efforts to provide hope with annual infrastructure projects, whether it be a computer center expansion, Soup Kitchen renovation or installation of a reliable power source.
What we haven’t shared is the local support from partners in Richmond and surrounding farms that Grassroots Hope in South Africa (GHISA the local South Africa group) has worked to secure to add positive experiences to the children and greater community. GHISA is working equally as hard in South Africa to build relationships and extend a supportive hand to the community in and around Richmond. HISA and GHISA are working together to make a difference!
250 Children Served Daily
Local donations fuel events like our holiday luncheon for staff, distribution of 250 holiday gift baggies for the children who visit our Community Center, provide meat to replenish our protein reserves, fabric and sewing supplies to put our talented seamstresses to work.
1,000 Pounds of Food
In order to stretch our soup kitchen budget, we have partnered with Food Forward SA, the largest food distribution organization in South Africa. We pay a monthly fee which enables us to pick up nearly 1,000 pounds of food each month to add to our pantry. We share the same goal as Food Forward–alleviating hunger. Their Foodbanking Model reduces the environmental impact of food loss and waste by recovering quality surplus food from farmers, manufacturers and retailers to feed vulnerable communities across South Africa. We can procure many more ingredients by leveraging our food budget through this partnership.
Meat Donations Augment Our Purchases & Stretch Our Budget
Jules of the Karoo, the nearby, premier springbok hunting property in the world, and our local butchers, come through each month with our supply of animal protein. We are extremely grateful that they share this bounty of game meat with us which allows us to provide more nutritious, filling meals from our Soup Kitchen.
Worldwide Thanks!
It's partnerships we have with you, abroad and with our neighboring communities that keep our operations diverse and responsive to the needs we have at our Centre in Richmond. Thank you for your encouragement and support! GHISA, HISA and YOU! Thank you!