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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Winter relief assistance for vulnerable residents
The Western Cape Department of Social Development, in partnership with NGOs and other organisations, provides immediate relief to vulnerable residents during winter, including warm meals, food parcels, hygiene packs, blankets, clothing, and baby items. This support is especially targeted at those affected by flooding and living in informal settlements.
This includes: Warm meals Food parcels Hygiene packs Blankets Clothing Baby items
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/dsd-and-partners-caring-vulnerable-during-winter
Amounts
R 7 500 000, R 31 000 000
Donations via the Cape Care Fund
Residents and businesses can support winter relief efforts by donating to the Cape Care Fund, which channels contributions to credible organisations that assist indigent households. This is a way to help sustain vital social services during harsh weather.
Through the Cape Care Fund, you can make a meaningful contribution this winter by lending support to credible organisations that are a lifeline for many indigent households.
Support for community nutritional development centres and kitchens
The DSD funds 54 non-profit organisations that operate 102 Community Nutritional Development Centres and 16 Community kitchens, which provide food to over 18,000 beneficiaries each month. These services are ongoing and essential for food security in the province.
DSD also funds 54 Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) that manage 102 Community Nutritional Development Centres and 16 Community kitchens. These institutions provide food for more than 18000 beneficiaries per month.
Funding for homeless adult shelters
The DSD has allocated R31 million for the 2025/2026 financial year to support 37 NPO-run shelters for homeless adults across the Western Cape. These shelters offer temporary accommodation, assessments, counselling, skills development, and reintegration support to up to 6,000 individuals annually.
For the 2025/2026 financial year, the department allocated R31 million to fund 37 NPO-run shelters for homeless adults across the province.
