{"id":301112,"date":"2026-04-23T11:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=301112"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:24:11","slug":"michael-daniel-bam-foundation-donation-drive-bonnievale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/michael-daniel-bam-foundation-donation-drive-bonnievale\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Daniel Bam Foundation donation drive supports Bonnievale learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BONNIEVALE \u2013 Thirty-six Grade R learners at Bonnievale Primary School in the Breede River Valley, about 180 km east of Cape Town, received school clothing and food parcels ahead of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The support was provided through a donation drive led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/mdbfoundation.org\/\">Michael Daniel Bam Foundation<\/a>, in partnership with PEP Stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-items-for-learners-and-families\">Essential items for learners and families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative included school shirts, shoes and food parcels for learners. These were aimed at supporting children and easing pressure on families during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food parcels contained essential items such as rice, pap, beans and peanut butter. The supplies offered basic nutritional support to households facing financial strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The donation forms part of the foundation\u2019s wider mission to improve access to resources in under-served communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisation focuses on early childhood development. It aims to support foundational learning while promoting dignity and well-being among young learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learners-engage-with-volunteers\">Learners engage with volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond material support, the visit created moments of connection and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners engaged enthusiastically with volunteers throughout the day. Many confidently posed for photographs and interacted with visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-than-just-providing-resources-bam\">\u201cMore than just providing resources\u201d \u2013 Bam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael-Daniel Bam, founder and head of projects at the foundation, said the initiative went beyond basic provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis initiative is about more than just providing resources. 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