To everyone who participated in the Big Impact running challenge last week, we would like to thank you for your support. As lockdown continues we see an increase in hunger and desperation and feel we need to do more.
Our 13 VUSA coaches continue to support Langa schools to safely distribute food to our 400 beneficiaries.
Should you wish to get involved, please see the following ways to support:
1. THE SOUP APPEAL
As you know, the Covid-19 lockdown has left thousands of South Africans destitute. Our major focus over the next few weeks will be to ensure that VUSA children and others in the community receive food.
Our team in Langa is working with schools in the community to ensure feeding remains safe and social distancing is maintained at all times. Where possible, food will be delivered directly to children’s homes. For any families who are looking for a way to contribute to the Covid-19 relief, we are asking for soup donations. Please see a recipe below. If all families use similar ingredients, it will mean all soup can be decanted and transported to Langa.
For Drop offs
Please drop off soup at Bishops Prep, behind the Grade 3 classes on Fir Road between 09:00 and 13:00 each day.
Call one of the following numbers and the gate will be opened.
Mr Tyali 066 2298491
Mr Ncobo 067 3121170
A table will be placed in the court yard where the soup will be decanted into 25L containers We have capacity to distribute 125L per day.
Staff will have masks and sanitiser and there will be no risk.
Drop off location - Google Map Link
Collection - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
If you would prefer not to drop off but would like to contribute, please contact (whatsapp or phone) the numbers below to arrange collection. If soup is to be collected, please ensure that it is in a disposable container.
Southern Suburbs - contact Nikki Matthews on 0794374276 OR
Steve Bailey on 0824922497
City Bowl, Camps Bay - contact Brendan Fogarty on 0824658355
Vegetable Soup Recipe (Kindly use variations of these ingredients and please don’t blend so that it doesn’t spoil if mixed in the container)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
½ head of cabbage, chopped
1 cup celery stalks, diced
pumpkin or potatoes
1 cup onion,
1 cup carrots, diced
Herbs
Salt and pepper
4 cups chicken stock
400g garlic diced tomatoes / fresh tomatoes
Alternatively we appeal for loaves of bread or any staple ingredients, that can be delivered to destitute families. We also require additional masks and sanitiser to ensure feeding remains safe.
3. ONE MAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
Many of us have taken this lock-down as an opportunity to sort through cupboards.
If you have cleared out winter clothes, sporting equipment, kids games or any other household items which you no longer require, please consider donating these to VUSA. We will collect after lockdown or items can be delivered to Bishops Prep or College reception once schools reopen.
As a community organisation we try to support the whole Langa community even though our focus is children and we will find a good home for clothes of any size.
4. IF YOU ARE ABLE, KINDLY SUPPORT BY PROVIDING
Click on the links above to make payment or alternatively use the Snapscan below. For EFT payments, the VUSA bank details are as follows:
Account: Vusa Rugby and Learning Academy
Bank: Standard Bank Rondebosch
Bank Account Number: 270625984
Account Type: Business Current Account
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
Any funds donated to this organisation and not utilised for the Covid-19 crisis will be allocated towards running of the programmes after lock-down unless otherwise specified. As a registered PBO, all contributions will be receipted with a Section 18a receipt (after lock-down).
We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as we navigate through these challenging times.
As always, thank you for your support.
Kind regards
Brendan, Nikki & Mak
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