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<\/p>\nThe Keetmanshoop municipality handed over food parcels to the elderly at the southern town on Friday.<\/p>\n
The initiative forms part of the municipality\u2019s annual support programme, which aims to alleviate household food insecurity among the senior citizens.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi said the purpose of the programme is to give back to the elderly as a small token of appreciation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme is not to say just take and go on with your life, but it is to show genuine support to the senior citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said the programme targets strictly qualifying elders, particularly those registered with the municipality from 2024 to date.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is to ensure that the contributions reach those mostly in need,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
Swartbooi further said the number of identified beneficiaries currently stands between 1 700 and 1 800 elderly residents, who will all be catered for in two phases with the second phase scheduled for Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe number of beneficiaries is quite large, and we have identified around 1 700 to 1 800 elderly residents, and that is why the distribution is handled into two phases with reasonable numbers to guarantee justness and dignity for the intended recipients,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Each parcel contains a packet of 500g of sugar, tea bags, and a 750ml bottle of cooking oil among other food items.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Nampa<\/p>\n
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