Effective from Monday, 18 May, Newlands Cricket Stadium will serve as an official collection point for in-kind donations, rallying the public to support those in dire need.
The floods, which swept across the province, have wreaked havoc from the Cape Metropole stretching as far as Worcester, the Breede River Valley, Rawsonville, Ceres, Villiersdorp, and Elim.
Tens of thousands of residents have been affected; homes have been washed away, vital infrastructure damaged, and crops destroyed, leaving many communities without access to basic resources and necessities.
WPCA CEO Corrie van Zyl expressed profound empathy for the flood-affected communities. ‘While Western Province Cricket Association and Newlands have also felt the effects of the recent storms, it has not been as traumatising as it has been for many communities across the Western Cape,’ he said.
‘Our hearts go out to those in smaller and rural areas who have suffered immense loss. I’ve personally witnessed the devastation, and it is deeply moving,’
Van Zyl also highlighted the significant work done by Gift of the Givers:
‘We are proud to partner with Gift of the Givers, who continue to do an incredible job providing relief in times like this. Through this partnership, Newlands will become a drop-off point for much-needed supplies, as many people have lost their livelihoods and currently have no access to basic necessities such as water, food, and blankets,’ he added.
‘We urge the public to support Gift of the Givers in reaching those who need it most,’
This collaborative effort aims not only to provide essential goods but also to restore dignity to affected families. The public is strongly encouraged to donate new, essential items including:
- Mattresses
- Blankets
- Linen
- Towels and face cloths
- Clothing
- Non-perishable food items
- Bottled water
- Hygiene packs
- Soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes
- Roll-on deodorant and body lotion
- Toilet paper
- Sanitary pads and diapers
Donations can be delivered directly to Newlands Cricket Stadium beginning on Monday, 18 May. Additionally, those wishing to provide financial support can contribute online via Gift of the Givers or BackaBuddy, assisting in sustaining ongoing large-scale relief operations.
WPCA calls on all stakeholders, corporates, and members of the public to unite in support of this critical initiative and help bring relief to communities in need.
Contributions can be facilitated via BackaBuddy at this link, or to make a difference through Gift of the Givers at this link.
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