Some of the homeless in Port Elizabeth and elderly in Bethelsdorp now have extra protection against the cold this winter thanks to the knitting skills of a few employees from the Shoprite Group.
For the second year in a row women from the Group’s Eastern Cape divisional office, located in the Greenacres Shopping Centre, knitted scarves and beanies. This year these were distributed at Jarman Hall, where homeless people have been housed since the outbreak of Covid-19, and Bethelsdorp Old Age Home.
Jackie Adams, manager of the Bethelsdorp Old Age Home, said they received enough knitted gear to give to those who most need them.
“Our retirees are very grateful as many of them have no family support. When we receive donations like these it reminds us that there are people out there who care. Such donations not only warm the body, but also the heart,” Adams said.
The homeless shelter and old age home also receive a regular delivery of meals from the Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchens.
