Halls donation helps Mayibuye woman continue feeding vulnerable residents

In Mayibuye, one woman has turned her compassion into action by cooking warm, nutritious meals for vulnerable residents facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship during the cold winter season. For the past three years, community hero Relebohile Evelyn Thapelo has quietly dedicated herself to feeding people in need, using whatever resources she can gather to prepare meals for anyone who arrives hungry at her home. Thapelo said poverty, unemployment, lack of housing, social isolation, and substance abuse continued to affect many residents in Mayibuye, especially during winter when families also struggled with rising heating and electricity costs.

“The high cost of heating leaves many households feeling powerless and chilly,” she said. What started as a small effort serving meals once a month has gradually grown into a trusted community support initiative. “At first, I was cooking once a month, but now it depends on when I have money because people keep asking when they are going to have dinner again.” She believes small acts of kindness can help strengthen struggling communities. Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Midrand Reporter in Google News and Top Stories.