{"id":251137,"date":"2020-04-23T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T05:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=251137"},"modified":"2020-04-23T07:00:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T05:00:27","slug":"ward-councillors-there-to-facilitate-registration-for-food-parcels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/04\/23\/ward-councillors-there-to-facilitate-registration-for-food-parcels\/","title":{"rendered":"Ward councillors there to facilitate registration for food parcels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The launch of the much-need food bank last Tuesday by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzandile Masina was greatly welcomed by many.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the days since, there has been some confusion as to how the registration process for the food parcels works and what the role of the ward councillor is.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>People are also asking who the food bank is meant to serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Read the original story here:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/springsadvertiser.co.za\/236927\/premier-and-mayor-urges-everyone-to-work-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nutrition a key role in fighting Covid-19, says Makhura<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The food bank is not meant for Sassa recipients as Sassa already has a food parcel distribution programme for their clients.<\/p>\n<p>The food bank is for those who have found themselves unable to put food on the table as they are not allowed to work due to current lockdown regulations.<\/p>\n<p>For example, waiters and people who work in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>To register for the food bank you must contact your ward councillor.<\/p>\n<p>Ward 72: Ramesh Sheodin &#8211; 082 920 3521<\/p>\n<p>Ward 74: Thulani Simelane &#8211; 072 574 8903<\/p>\n<p>Ward 75: Dean Stone &#8211; 082 806 4584<\/p>\n<p>Ward 76: Shadow Shabangu &#8211; 082 454 6975<\/p>\n<p>Once your ward councilor has received your\u00a0 request, they will pass it on the the Department of Social Development (DSD).<\/p>\n<p>They (DSD) in turn will send social workers to your house for an inspection and if it is found that you do need a food parcel, you will get it.<\/p>\n<p>The DSD will deliver your food.<\/p>\n<p>The councilor&#8217;s only role is to pass on your name to the DSD, not deliver food.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Follow us on our social media platforms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/springsadvertiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-213048 size-full aligncenter\" 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