{"id":296400,"date":"2026-01-28T08:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=296400"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:24:58","slug":"scarletts-cookies-4-joy-delivers-5-000-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/scarletts-cookies-4-joy-delivers-5-000-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Scarlett\u2019s \u2018Cookies 4 Joy\u2019 delivers 5 000 smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The festive season was made significantly sweeter for many seniors in the Helderberg, thanks to a heartwarming initiative led by local beauty queen, Scarlett van der Merwe.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cookies 4 Joy drive, launched by the 12-year-old, saw young talent network across social media to rally support for local elderly residents. With the help of five dedicated &#8220;elves&#8221; \u2013 Cathrine Bester, Karli Ann Jordaan, Leigh-Anne Muller, Taytum Petersen and Jaqelene Fourie \u2013 the team successfully collected an incredible 5 000 cookies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1106\" data-attachment-id=\"296435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/scarletts-cookies-4-joy-delivers-5-000-smiles\/20251220_101402_27111-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1106\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20251220_101402_27111\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1-1024x944.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20251220_101402_27111-1-1024x944.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Armed with sweet treets at ACVV Huis Jan Swart in Strand (from left) are Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe, Taytum Petersen and Cathrine Bester.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The treats were carefully packed and personally delivered to various old-age homes across Strand.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;To me, Cookies For Joy is more than just a cookie drive; it is a way to share love, warmth and remembrance with the elderly in our community,&#8221; Scarlett, who represents the SA All Star Model Academy Helderberg, said. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;For many seniors, Christmas can be a quiet and lonely time. My aim was to ensure each packet conveyed a message: You are seen, you are valued and you are not forgotten.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delivery visits were about more than just handing over a confectionery, as the team spent time laughing and listening to the residents, creating what Scarlett describes as &#8220;magical moments&#8221;. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some of the young volunteers, it was their first time experiencing the profound reward of community service.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"296401\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/scarletts-cookies-4-joy-delivers-5-000-smiles\/airbrush_20251222004_27099\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Some of the young team members who spread the festive cheer (from left) are Taytum Petersen, Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe and Cathrine Bester.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Some of the young team members who spread the festive cheer (from left) are Taytum Petersen, Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe and Cathrine Bester.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Some of the young team members who spread the festive cheer (from left) are Taytum Petersen, Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe and Cathrine Bester.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the young team members who spread the festive cheer (from left) are Taytum Petersen, Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe and Cathrine Bester.\" class=\"wp-image-296401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AirBrush_20251222004_27099.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the young team members who spread the festive cheer (from left) are Taytum Petersen, Karli Ann Jordaan, Scarlett van der Merwe and Cathrine Bester.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The warmth and absolute joy we encountered is indescribable,&#8221; Scarlett shared. &#8220;It was overwhelming to realise that each packet truly hit home and brought the message I wanted to bless them with, to life.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative was received with such enthusiasm that Scarlett has already announced the next phase of the project, officially launched the Cookies for Joy \u2013 Valentine&#8217;s Edition. She is currently recruiting &#8220;Cupids&#8221; to join the team to spread more sweetness next month.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uf06e Residents interested in joining the team or contributing to the Valentine&#8217;s drive can follow Scarlett&#8217;s journey via social media as she continues to share sweetness and celebrate the joy of giving from the heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season was made significantly sweeter for many seniors in the Helderberg, thanks to a heartwarming initiative led by local beauty queen, Scarlett van der Merwe.<\/p>\n<p>The Cookies 4 Joy drive, launched by the 12-year-old, saw young talent network across social media to rally support for local elderly residents. 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