GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - With winter having just arrived and temperatures dropping, the RE/MAX Foundation is running its annual Coats and Cans initiative which kicked off on 1 June and will continue until 30 June.

Those who wish to contribute any blankets, winter woollies and non-perishable food items to the campaign will be able to drop off their donations at the Graaff-Reinet RE/MAX office at 42 Church Street.

“The colder months are extremely challenging for many residents of Graaff-Reinet living in impoverished conditions. There are people in our town who cannot afford to feed their families on a daily basis, never mind purchasing additional warm clothing to get them through the harsher winter season,” says Heather Petitt, administration clerk at RE/MAX Graaff-Reinet.

To ensure that the collected items benefit the local community in which the RE/MAX office is situated - each office will nominate a charity or organisation in their area that will receive the goods. The Meals on Wheels initiative in Graaff-Reinet will be benefitting from any items donated towards this cause.

The public is urged to once again get involved and visit the local RE/MAX office to donate some much-needed items. “Often a warm meal and winter coat is taken for granted, but for many, it is a luxury that they simply cannot afford. Every donation will have a positive impact on those who receive it,” Petitt concludes.

Those who cannot deliver their donation, can contact RE/MAX at 049 891 0031 to arrange collection.

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