The weather in Johannesburg has been cold and wet, with
violent thunderstorms at night. On May 19th, St. Columba’s Soup Kitchen and
Crafts and Care Project provided a suite of winter warmers for the Soup
Kitchen’s needy.
The usual soup, boiled eggs, and bananas were well received,
and then the queue of shivering folk could choose a polar fleece beanie and
scarf, made by Sue Taylor, for themselves and also received a generous care
pack with items for washing and grooming.
The 75 recipients were very cheerful
as they set out on their way. Thanks to John, Geoff, and Marianne for their
help in organizing and setting up the event, and to Thabo and Spine in the
kitchen for cooking up a vast vat of hearty vegetable soup, and to Charmaine
and Sally for serving the food. Also, thanks to the generous donors of the
soup, eggs, fruit, and care pack items.