The Hope Exchange, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Cape Town's homeless community, celebrates the completion of its 10th annual #Feed5000 campaign. The organization partnered with Ladles of Love to provide over 14,000 nutritious meals to those in need during the holiday season.
The Hope Exchange is celebrating the completion of its 10th annual #Feed5000 campaign, which ran from December 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in collaboration with Ladles of Love. This year, the organization continued its decade-long tradition of providing nutritious meals to Cape Town's most vulnerable residents during the holiday season, a time when many food services are temporarily closed and the need is greatest.
During this festive season, The Hope Exchange provided meals to an average of 350 individuals experiencing homelessness daily, peaking at an incredible 782 meals served on Christmas Day. This remarkable achievement was made possible through generous donations from food suppliers, patrons, and financial supporters. Each day, up to 20 dedicated volunteers contributed countless hours to food preparation and serving, turning this vision into a reality. Founded in 1981, The Hope Exchange is a non-profit organization committed to empowering homeless individuals in Cape Town to achieve self-sufficiency. Beyond the #Feed5000 campaign, The Hope Exchange remains committed to empowering homeless individuals year-round. 'This year's #Feed5000 has reinforced the urgent need to address hunger and food insecurity in our homeless community,' says Peter Solomon, Director of The Hope Exchange. 'I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, partners, and the many volunteers who worked tirelessly and heroically in service to the most vulnerable among us.' This milestone marks a decade of dedication to combating hunger and supporting the homeless population during the holidays. Starting with the goal of providing 5000 meals, the organization is proud to have exceeded 14,000 meals this season.
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