With the bitter chill of winter biting, Sonja and Jacques van Wyk, the owners of Pick n Pay Hazel Park and Pick n Pay Lambton, are doing their bit to ward off the chill for the community.<\/p>\n
The Pick n Pays are holding a collection for the Salvation Army Germiston and are appealing to the community to get involved.<\/p>
Any blankets, warm clothes and non-perishable food can be placed in the specially marked bins at both stores.<\/p>\n
There will also be donation boxes placed at the stores\u2019 till points, if people want to make monetary donations.<\/p>
The initiative will run until the end of July, with regular handovers being made to Timothy Mabaso, the corps officer in charge of the Salvation Army Germiston.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have walked a long way with the Salvation Army and try to support them with regard to funding and allowing them to collect outside, especially at Christmas time, with the band,\u201d said Jacques.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe support the work they do and the way they work in the community without discrimination.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mabaso said: \u201cThe Salvation Army thanks Pick n Pay for the support we have received over the years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would not be able to do what we do without this assistance and our volunteers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is greatly appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Currently, the Salvation Army Germiston provides food and clothing to people who need assistance, but it cannot provide shelter.<\/p>\n
Get involved in making this winter a warmer one and make a donation today.<\/p>\n