Please note that during this auspicious month of Ramadaan, Gift of the Needy assisted many South African families in distress. Priority was given to widows, orphans, the sick and infirm as well as those with physical and mental challenges. Our support and aid to local families are ongoing.

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15 Oct 2025 - Gift of The Needy team was once again at Clareville Primary school to distribute 40 packs of Nutritious ACE Porridge and 144 litres of long life Milk 18 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Gift of The Needy team was once again at Addington Primary School to distribute 39 packs of nutritional ACE porridge and 144 litres of Long Life Milk for the learner's breakfast. 21 August 2025 - As part of Gift of The Needy’s blanket drive, The team is distributed 100 warm blankets on Sparks Road to deserving individuals. 18 july 2025 - As part of our MANDELA DAY OUTREACH PROGRAMME Gift OF THE NEEDY TEAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCENTRIX distributed 750 SANDWICHES and drinks to deserving individuals on Sparks road .Overport. 23 May 2025 - Gift of The Needy team was once again at Addington Primary school to distribute 60 packs of Nutritious Nyala Porridge and 144 litres of long life Milk for the learner's breakfast. 16 May 2025 - Gift of The Needy team was once again at Clareville Primary school to distribute 40 packs of Nutritious Nyala Porridge and 144 litres of long life Milk 12 May 2025 - Gift of The Needy team was once again at Astra Primary School 9 May 2025 - As part of our FEEDING PROGRAMME..Gift of the Needy distributed 100 hot meals and drinks to deserving individuals on Sparks road, Overport. 2 May 2025 - As part of our FEEDING PROGRAMME..Gift of the Needy distributed 100 hot meals and drinks to deserving individuals on Sparks road, Overport. 19 April 2025 - Gift of The Needy responded to the appeal made by residents of Shallcross in Chatsworth who have experienced water shortages for many weeks. ramadaan 2025 - Rohingya hamper distribution ramadaan 2025 - Rohingya hampers to widows distribution ramadaan 2025 - burundi hamper distribution ramadaan 2025 - west bengal, india hamper distribution ramadaan 2025 - malawi hamper distribution ramadaan 2025 - Phoenix HAMPER distribution ramadaan 2025 - chatsworth HAMPER distribution ramadaan 2025 - port elizabeth HAMPER distribution ramadaan 2025 - office HAMPER distribution ramadaan 2025 - kzn Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - Johannesburg Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - cape town Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - ladysmith Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - harrismith Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - syria Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - burundi Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - pakistan Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - girls madressa Iftaar ramadaan 2025 - rohingya Iftaar 11 March 2025 - Gift of The Needy's Nutrition Programme for impoverished learners, the team was once again at Addington Primary School 21 february 2025 - Gift of the Needy distributed 100 hot meals and drinks to deserving individuals on Sparks road, Overport. 24 JANUARY 2025 - Gift of the Needy team once again distributed 40 packs of nutritional Nyala porridge & 144 litres of Long Life Milk for the learner's breakfast at Addington Primary School 21 JANUARY 2025 - Gift of the Needy team once again distributed 40 packs of nutritious porridge & 144 litres of Long Life Milk for the learner's breakfast at Astra Primary School in Chatsworth 7 December 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed 100 hot meals and drinks to deserving individuals in UNIT 11, PHOENIX 5 December 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed 100 hot meals as well as drinks at George Hill Park in Sydenham to deserving individuals. 23 November 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed 100 hot meals as well as drinks to the residents of Howell road in Sydenham 19 and 20 November 2024 - Gift of the Needy team in Port Elizabeth successfully distributed hampers to a local Madressah, benefiting underprivileged individuals 16 November 2024 - Gift of the Needy distributed 100 hot meals as well as drinks to deserving individuals 07 November 2024 - Gift of the Needy Team was once again at Addington Primary School to distribute 66 packs of nutritional Nyala porridge and 30 litres of Long Life Milk for the learner's breakfast 25 October 2024, Gift of the Needy Team was at GEORGEHILL PARK in Randles road distributing bread, milk, and biscuits to those in need. 15 October 2024, Gift of The Needy's Nutrition Programme for impoverished learners, the team was once again at Astra Primary School in Chatsworth 18 September 2024, Gift of The Needy's Nutrition Program for impoverished learners, the team was once again at Addington Primary School 17 September 2024, Gift of the Needy Team is back here at Astra Primary School in Chatsworth. 10 September 2024, Gift of the Needy Team was at Clareville Primary School in Clare Estate, distributing stationery to deserving learners 10 September 2024, Gift of the Needy Team was at Addington Primary School in South Beach, distributing stationery to deserving learners 22 Aug 2024, The Team was once again at Clareville Primary school to distribute 40 packs of Nutritious Nyala Porridge and 140 litres of long life Milk 6 June 2024, we have 200 by 5lt pure ,oxygenated bottled water ready for distribution 25 April 2024 - Nutritional programme for impoverished learners harrismith - ramadaan 2024 hamper distribution newcastle - ramadaan 2024 hamper distribution ladysmith - ramadaan 2024 hamper distribution Mooi River - ramadaan 2024 hamper distribution 27 March 2024: Ramadan 2024 - Gift of the Needy Team distributed hampers to families in dire need in MOOI RIVER Thank you for your support 21 March 2024 - Gift of the Needy team once again responded to the water crisis that is affecting residents of Phoenix 16 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of ASTRA PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chatsworth 16 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of MEADOWLANDS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL in Chatsworth 15 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of 4 schools in Phoenix. NATEST PRIMARY SCHOOL being the first 15 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of 4 schools in Phoenix. ROCKFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL being the second. 15 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of 4 schools in Phoenix. ROCKFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL being the second. 15 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team distributed stationery to deserving learners of 4 schools in Phoenix. SIPHOSETHU PRIMARY SCHOOL 5 February 2024 - Gift of the Needy team responded to the water crisis that is affecting residents of Phoenix 25 JANUARY 2024 - Gift of the Needy Team has responded to the dire need for water by residents of Verulam 11 JANUARY 2024 - Gift of the Needy team once again distributed grocery hampers to local families in need 14 DECEMBER 2023 - Gift of the Needy Team distributed food hampers to 40 Needy families in Port Elizabeth 13 DECEMBER 2023 - Gift of the Needy team once again distributed grocery hampers to local families in need 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 - Gift of the Needy team distributing grocery hampers to local families in need 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 - Gift of the Needy team distributing grocery hampers to local families in need 16 of August 2023 - Gift of the Needy is at STRANRAER HOUSE - Senior Citizens Home distributing pamper care packs to our dear mothers in this Women's Month 13 July 2023 - Gift of the Needy team Distributed various food items on Sparks Road 7 July 2023 - Gift of the Needy team Distributed various food items on Sparks Road 4 July 2023 - Gift of the Needy team Distributed various food items on Sparks Road 7 June 2023 - Gift of the Needy team Distributed various food items on Sparks Road. 22 May 2023 - Gift of the Needy Team once again distributed Nutritious Porridge and Milk to Clareville Primary school 17 MAY 2023 - Gift of the Needy distribution at the STRANRAER HOUSE - Senior Citizens Home 14 May 2023 - A small token of appreciation to our mothers 22 April 2023 - Malawi EID UL FITR April 2023 - West Bengal, India Iftaar April 2023 - Pakistan Iftaar April 2023 - Rohingyan Iftaar 16 April 2023 - Hamper distribution in Burundi 4 April 2023 - MALAWI RAMADAAN HAMPERS 23 March 2023 - Ramadaan Hampers distribution to Needy families in West Bengal, India 27 January 2023 Stationery distribution at Clayton Road Primary school 27 January 2023 Stationery distribution at Addington Primary school 26 January 2023 Stationery distribution at Clareville Primary school 26 January 2023 Stationery distribution at Nagari Pracharni Primary school 13 October 2022 Gift of the Needy team at CLAREVILLE primary school distributing milk 2 September 2022 - Gift of the Needy distributed 36 hygiene packs for the elderly residents 9 August 2022, Gift of the Needy team served a hot, nutritious meal to many families in Malawi who are in dire need 18 June 2022, Gift of the Needy distributed 16 000 litres of drinking water to residents in various parts of Shallcross. 4 June 2022 Gift of the Needy team was once again at Emona Tongaat 30 May 2022, Gift of the Needy team distributed water from a Jojo tank to residents in Sydenham 28 May 2022, Gift of the Needy was at the second distribution point in Tongaat, distributing 250, 5lts of bottled water to residents 28 May 2022 Gift of the Needy distributed 240, 5lts of bottled water to residents in Tongaat 23rd April 2022 Gift of the Needy distributed blankets, mattresses, bottled water and food hampers in Chatsworth 18th April 2022, Gift of the Needy was in Shallcross Community hall in Chatsworth, where families have been left without water for days after their homes & properties have been damaged by the floods. 18th April 2022, Gift of the Needy was in Crossmoor, Flats Chatsworth where families have been left without water for days after their homes & properties have been damaged by the floods. 18th April 2022, Gift of the Needy was in Crossmoor, Cashew Avenue, Unit 11, Chatsworth where families have been left without water for days after their homes & properties have been damaged by the floods. 13th April 2022 Gift of the Needy as part of it's Flood Relief Project, reached out to affected families in Clare Estate by distributing a hot meal. 12 April 2022 - 10th day of Ramadaan. Gift Of The Needy team distributed Hampers for needy families in Lilongwe, Malawi. 3rd April 2022 - 1st day of Ramadaan. Madressa No. 3 Gift of the Needy team distributed iftaar for the whole month of Ramadaan to Needy families at GON Masjid in Malawi. 3rd April 2022 - 1st day of Ramadaan. Madressa No. 2 - Gift of the Needy team distributed iftaar for the whole month of Ramadaan to Needy families at GON Masjid in Malawi. 3rd April 2022 - 1st day of Ramadaan. Madressa No. 1 Gift of the Needy team distributed iftaar for the whole month of Ramadaan to Needy families at GON Masjid in Malawi. 3rd April 2022 - 1st day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team once again distributed food hampers to Needy families in Malawi. 3 April 2022 - 1st day of Ramadaan - Gift of the Needy team assisting families in dire need in Burundi 22 March 2022 Gift of the Needy team assisting sister Fatima who is 80 years old. 19th March 2022, Gift of the Needy team distributed 10kg Maize Meal to 25 families in need. 1 February 2022 Madressa No. 3 Malawi 1 February 2022 Madressa No. 2 Malawi 1 February 2022 Madressa No. 1 Malawi January 2022 Borehole January 2022 Waterwell November 2021 Borehole November 2021 Waterwell October 2021 Waterwell Gift of the Needy team sponsors daily meals for the children of Madressa Hafsa lil Banaath in India 13 October 2021, Gift Of The Needy team distributed hampers to many needy families in Burundi Waterwell Projects 14 May 2021, Eid Day in Malawi. On this auspicious day of Eid - ul - Fitr, Gift of the Needy team provided meals to deserving families and children in Mangochi, Malawi. 14 May 2021, Eid Day in Malawi. Gift of the Needy team provided hot meals to families in need on the auspicious day of Eid. 12 May 2021, 29th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team completed one more hamper distribution in Mozambique to families in dire need. 12 May 2021, 29th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team has completed another hamper and Eid clothes distribution in West Bengal. 09 May 2021, 25th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy Team completed another hamper distribution to families in dire need in Malawi. 08 May 2021, 24th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy distributed food parcels to many needy families at the Central Muslim Jamaat Khana 04 May 2021, 21st day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy has just completed assisting 35 Needy families from Burundi and Congo with hampers, clothing and cash. 28 April 2021, 15th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy hamper distribution to families living in Malagazi township 26 April 2021, 13th Day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team assisting needy families with hampers in West Bengal, India. 24th April 2021, 11th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy completed a hamper distribution to Rohingyan Refugees in Bangladesh 22 April 2021, 9th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team distributing hampers in Machinga, Malawi. 21 April 2021, 8th day of Ramadaan, Gift of the Needy completed one more hamper distribution to 20 families in need from Bhambayi, Phoenix 19 April 2021 , 6th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team distributing DAILY IFTAAR in Machinga, Malawi 18 April 2021, 5th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team sponsored and built a waterwell and a Musjid in Machinga, Malawi 18 April 2021, 5th day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team sponsoring Quraans and Daily Iftaar in India 9 March 2021 Gift of the Needy team has built another Waterwell in Nkwalula village Mangochi, Malawi. 1 March 2021 Gift of the Needy team distributed grocery hampers to families in dire need in Mangochi, Malawi 9 February 2021 Gift of the Needy distributed groceries for the 35 Covid 19 positive patients at Pietermaritzburg Mental health Society 30 January 2021 Gift of the Needy Team distributing Grocery packs to students in Newbrighton, Port Elizabeth 28 January 2021 Gift of the Needy team distributing Covid Care packs and nutritious soup 25 January 2021 Gift of the Needy distributing hot nutritious soup to covid 19 patients 19 November 2020 Gift of the Needy is with sister Shaista who is one of our monthly beneficiaries 9 November 2020 Gift of the Needy is with Sister Fehmidah, one of our monthly beneficiaries 4 November 2020 Gift of the Needy is with sister Shireen, one of our monthly beneficiaries 1 & 2 October 2020 Gift of the Needy team distributing new clothing and blankets to a family from Bonela who lost their home and possessions in a fire 25 July 2020 Gift of the Needy distributing blankets to needy families in Cato Manor 8 May 2020 14 Day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy team assisting Rohingyan refugees in Bangladesh Ramadaan 2020 - 8 May 2020 14 Day of Ramadaan Gift of the Needy assisting families in Malawi Ramadaan 2020 - 3 May 2020 Gift of the Needy team assisting families in Rajasthan, India 10 April 2020 Gift of the Needy team in conjunction with Dr Aadil Khan distributed 1000 loaves of bread 02 April 2020 COVID19 - Gift of the Needy sponsoring Bottled Mineral water and soap 27 February 2020 Berea West Pre Primary Weekly Hospital fruit distribution 5 February 2020 Gift of the Needy Distributing stationery pack to the learners of Hazelmere junior 29 January 2020 Gift of the Needy built another Waterwell in Malawi21 January 2020 We distributed stationery packs to the learners together with our ongoing contributions of 120 litres of Long life milk January 2020 Rohingyan Quran Distribution 16 November 2019 Gift of the Needy distributing hampers to the locals of Malawi 31st October 2019 Gift of the Needy team at Hazelmere school Distributing goodie bags to the learners 11 October 2019 Gift of the Needy distributing of 120 litres of milk at Addington Primary School. 30 May 2019 distributing Ramadaan Hampers as part of our ongoing relief efforts to Families in need in Lilongwe, Malawi 26 May 2019 Gift of the Needy Team Johannesburg is Distributing Ramadaan Hampers to families 25 May 2019 Gift of the Needy distributing Ramadaan Hampers to the families of students attending Eastwood Madressa 23 May 2019 Waterwell being built in Mangochi - Malawi Gift of the Needy – Sparks road Office Hamper Distribution 17 May 2019 Gift of the Needy is back at Addington primary school, keeping up with our distribution of milk towards the breakfast club 16 May 2019 Gift of the Needy team is distributing Ramadaan Hampers to Needy families from Congo, Tanzania, Burundi and Senegal. 13 May 2019 Gift of the Needy Distributing Ramadaan Hampers to Families in Mangochi, Malawi 11 May 2019 Gift of the Needy preparing Daily Iftaar for Needy families in Nampula, Mozambique 11 May 2019 Gift of the Needy Distributing Ramadaan Hampers to an Orphanage Madressa in Kwadukuza, Stanger. 6 May 2019 Gift of the Needy distributing Grocery hampers in Ennerdale, Johannesburg 24 March 2019 Gift of the Needy team bringing aid to those affected by Cyclone Idai in Malawi 21st Feb 2019 Gift of the Needy team serving a hot meal to the learners of ADDINGTON primary school 15 February 2019 Gift of the Needy team distributing 120 Litres of long life Milk to the learners of Addington Primary School 24 Dec 2018 Gift of the Needy Team purchased 2 fans and A washing machine for Brother Hussein Assisting a bed ridden brother in Chatsworth - 13 December 2018 28 Nov 2018 Gift of the Needy team assisting a family who lost their house Distributing Ramadaan Hampers - 20 May 2018 Assisting Local Families - 19 May 2018 Assisting a Cerebral Palsy child and family who are homeless - 20 April 2018 February / April 2018 Distributing water to the drought stricken communities in Cape Town - 16 February 2018 11 and 12 October 2017 Providing a hot, nutritius supper to victims of fire which razed many homes Assisting children suffering from 3rd degree burns Assisting orphans at a Madressa Distributing food hampers to the families of our Snatting & Eastwood Madresas in PMB Assisting the victims of the fire that took place early this morning - 05 June 2016 Distribution of goods in Manyaleni, Bayview & distributing water to the locals in Nyoni, Inanda Baby Shakirah Hazelmere Junior Educational Centre in Verulam September 2015 & Toiletry distribution at Bayview 31 August 2015 Gift of the Needy sponsored breakfast to the learners of Summerfield Primary from 21st August 2015 to November 2016 Family Hamper Distribution Mangweni & Chatsworth Ramadaan Hampers and Dates Distribution Amountana Masjid, Umzinyati, Nyoni Madressah, Office, Chatsworth, Malagazi, Eastwood & Snathing Madressa and Inchanga Madressah Ramadaan Distribution Voice for change Pre-Ramadaan Winter Warmth 80 years old lady accepts Islam - April 2015 Alpine Informal Settlement & Clare Estate Shack Settlement - March 2015 Helping a Sister Rebuild Her Home Sparks Road Food Distribution, Bread Distribution at Charles Hugo School & Springfield Informal Settlement Letter of Appreciation - From a Muslimah in need Inchanga food & clothing distribution Hamper Distribution, Daily bread and milk & Charles Hugo Stationery, Milk & Bread distribution December 2014 Love 4 Fruit Campaign Ramadaan 2014 Distribution Ramadaan 2013 Distribution Report Waterwell October 2013 Waterwell Mozambique Welbedacht, Kwa Mashu & Malagazi (Isipingo) blanket distribution Eastwood blanket and food distribution Umlazi Feeding Scheme Beach Front & Tongaat Islamic Primary Feeding Scheme Daily Feeding Scheme at Eastwood December Chatsworth feeding scheme Assisting a Family in Need Tafta homes Feeding Scheme Ramadaan 1434/2013 Distribution Report Somalia Relief 2012 (Relief Aid being distributed) Madrassah Hampers 2012, Ramadaan food distribution in SA & Ramadaan food distribution in PMB Malawi 2012 Blanket distribution August 2011 & Breakfast and Lunch at SRS School Operation Winter Warmth, Feeding Scheme at Saint Theresa's Home & Family Welfare Building New Musjid