23 May 2010 | |||
As winter fast approaches, homeless people around the country will be subjected to the wrath of stormy weather and cold nights on street corners. As part of a drive to aid homeless children, the Department of Food and Nutrition have donated a batch of blankets to the Zamani Children's Centre in Durban, to help them get through the bitter nights ahead. The department provided the boys' centre with soccer themed comforters as part of the department's 2009 community outreach programme. The Centre Manager, Muhle Ngcobo said they were humbled by DUT's contribution. The children are grateful for this thoughtful gesture, He added however, that the centre is in need of public support for the purchase of food and clothing. The Department is currently engaged in its 2010 project, in conjunction with the Department of Horticulture, which focuses on establishing and maintaining vegetable gardens at various child welfare centres in Durban. Pictured: DUT students and staff of Zamani Children's Centre - Daisy Mthethwa |