Premier David Makhura visited the food banks to ensure there are enough supplies available for families in distress.<\/p>\n
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Since the start of the lockdown the provincial government has worked with social partners to provide 15 000 food-insecure households with food.<\/p>\n
Also read:\u00a0Localised stats will not be released. Here\u2019s why<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis number is being increased to ensure the indigent are provided with essentials beyond the lockdown.<\/p>\n \u201cFood security forms part of our three-pillar strategy in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Covid-19: Schools could face no June holiday<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cToday we visited food banks across the province to ensure a fair process of food distribution,\u201d said Makhura.<\/p>\n \u201cThe system must be about reaching the 20 per cent of Gauteng residents who are food insecure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cThere should be no patronage networks and no political interference in all processes.\u201d<\/p>\n He appealed to NGOs, the business community, civil society and all those who continue to lend a helping hand in the form of donations to contact the Gauteng Provincial Government on hotline@gauteng.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n Families in distress can contact the Gauteng Provincial Government on 0860 011 000 or email to support@gauteng.gov.za<\/a> to access the social security relief programmes.<\/p>\n Premier @David_Makhura<\/a> has just arrived at the Ekurhuleni Fresh Food Market for the launch of our Central Food Bank pic.twitter.com\/PE3V2TMipI<\/a><\/p>\n — Mzwandile Masina (@mzwandileMasina) April 14, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2020\/04\/PIC3-520x400.jpg\")
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