What we need

We depend on your generous assistance and support to meet the many needs of our children.

Our Current Needs are:

Non-perishable food items

We need non-perishable food items for food parcels we distribute through our various community programmes, and for the children in our Residential Programme (they take food parcels with them when they go home on the weekends).

Basic items included in our food parcels are: samp, sugar beans, mielie meal, rice, tinned pilchards, cooking oil, tea and sugar. We also welcome any other food items which can be used in our home (flour, margerine, long-life milk, jam, peanut butter, canned food items, sweets, etc. We are also in need of bread on a daily basis – we purchase an average of 40 loaves of bread a day.  Meat donations are also most welcome.

Fruit and vegetables

In winter we provide hot soup and bread for the Safe Park and residential children. We also try to give the children fruit whenever possible.

Educational Supplies

For use across all of our programmes - calculators (regular and scientific), maths sets, school bags, lunch boxes, etc.

Stationery

Crayons, pencils, pens, colouring-in books, rulers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, kokis, highlighters, exercise books, etc.

Reading Books

(Xhosa, English & Afrikaans) Primarily English/Xhosa dictionaries and text books.

School Uniforms

For Boys and Girls age 6-18 – grey flannel trousers, navy blue skirts, school jerseys, white school shirts, socks, shorts, other clothing.

School shoes  

Sizes 2-10, especially 4, 5, 6.

Toiletries

Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, face cloths, toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, antiseptic creams, bandages, elastoplasts.

Cleaning supplies

Washing powder, dishwashing liquid, ammonia, bleach, dish towels, swabs, etc.

Linen

Towels (any colour or size), pillows, foam mattresses, single duvets/comforters, single-fitted sheets.

Kitchen items

Very large cooking pots; plastic forks, spoons,  mugs, plates, bowls.

Furniture

Cupboards, shelving.

Recreation

Educational toys & games, art & crafts.

Administration

Computers (especially needed for young people to write up CVs and apply for jobs), laminator.

Maintenance

Lawnmower, garden tools. 

All items can be dropped off at our Reception during the week (between 8:00am and 4:00pm). Alternatively, please call Dikeledi on 021 790 5616 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will be happy to collect larger items.