The metro has been in the grips of a devastating drought for several years and is facing an imminent “Day Zero”, where in some parts of the city taps will run dry.
Last week, non-profit food distributor FoodForward SA called on South Africans to take part in its national campaign to collect 100,000 litres of water.
The organisation has a growing fleet of refrigerated trucks that collect quality surplus food from supply chain partners — such as farmers, manufacturers, and retailers — and redistributes it to underserved communities. “Our trucks collect and distribute food across all nine provinces. With this kind of logistical footprint, we know we can help by transporting much-needed water to Gqeberha,” said Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA’s MD.
“With the help of the public, I have no doubt we will be able to meet our target of 100,000 litres. These donations can go a long way in relieving the limited water supply — every litre counts.
You can also donate R20 via SnapScan, Zapper, EFT, or PayPal and FoodForward SA will purchase a sealed 5l bottle of water on your behalf.
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