Feed a Friend

Harvest Aid's “Feed a Friend Project” is aimed at making children aware of those who have far less than they do. They are encouraged to help feed someone of more or less their own age. The project requires participation of a school to both inform the learners of the needs of others and to help distribute and then collect the coin donation bottles. HA supplies a DVD and other materials on request to schools who want to participate.

At a recent project at Weltevreden Primary School, the children took the collection bottles home over the winter holiday period and returned them when the schools reopened. The response was wonderful. A special thanks to Mr. Morton, Ms. Moldenhauer and to all the teachers and pupils who participated (and of course to the parents who donated). Usually the project only takes about two weeks.

It is important that children become aware of the plight of other less fortunate children in South Africa. For many, hearing that there are children who go to bed hungry almost every night, is a real eye opener. The concern and compassion we see is very encouraging. Filling the bottles with coins (and notes) makes a real difference for the children we feed, and gives those participating in the project a sense of accomplishment knowing that they are doing something rather than nothing.

HA hopes to do more than 20 Feed a Friend Projects per year. Anyone interested in getting involved can call Evangeline at 011-664-6149