Provide nutrition for 500 families in South Africa

Dear friends

The months roll by so quickly, and every quarter we battle to find a way to express our gratitude to you, our amazing GlobalGiving friends and supporters. Every time I open the document to begin the report, the cursor flashes on my screen and I am overwhelmed to think of all the goodness, hard work and sacrifice that has gone into every cent you send us so faithfully. We appreciate every one of you so very much; more than what we’d ever be able to put into words!

Childhood hunger is such an awful reality in our city. More and more we are also exposed to the other ills of poverty, and the things so many of us take for granted.

During a school outing for our chess club, one of our learners, aged 11, played so well that he qualified to represent the Eastern Province. There was a celebratory lunch to follow, but we found him very hesitant to go. After a while, he shyly admitted that he did not know how to eat with a knife and fork. For this young man, there is no loving mommy waiting at home with a warm meal. There is no table to sit down and eat. There is hardly any food. So many others are in the same situation...

You are such a big part of his refuge. Because of you, there is a safe space for him. Because of you, he can concentrate in class and not worry about when he will eat again. With every bit of food, there is love. There is no greater gift than that.

Thank you, THANK YOU for the incredible difference you make in the lives of our children and the community as a whole.

We send you love, appreciation, and special prayers as the year draws to a close. May you be safe and healthy, and may your goodness to us be returned to you tenfold.

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