According to the station, Capetonians have united in passionate support of the campaign over the course of 14 years since its launch — donating thousands of blankets and tons of food to one of the biggest winter outreach projects in the Mother City.

2023's campaign will run throughout May and June, distributing blankets and non-perishable food to where it's needed most via the station's trusted partner, Community Chest. Distributions will be made throughout the campaign to make sure it reaches those in need on time to protect them against the winter chill.

"Thousands of people in need don’t have the privilege of a warm bed, hot running water or even a shelter against the elements this winter," says Good Hope FM's programme manager, Gerard Muller.

Muller adds, "The five minutes you take and the couple of rands you spend on a blanket or non-perishable food does more than just keep someone warm or feed them … it could realistically save a life."

For 2023's Good Hope FM 'Keep Cape Town Warm' campaign, there are various ways in which the public can help. Individuals can drop off new blankets and non-perishable food at the Good Hope FM Studios, located at 209 Beach Road, Sea Point before Friday, 30 June. 

Individuals can drop off blankets and non-perishable food at one of the station's live broadcasts, between 06:00 and 09:00 on:
  • Wednesday, 31 May at Tuscany Glen Primary, 18 Viking Street, Tuscany Glen, Eersteriver
  • Wednesday, 7 June at Curro Sundown, Corner Sandown Road and Discovery Drive
  • Wednesday, 14 June at Merrydale Avenue, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, or
  • Wednesday, 21 June at Labiance Primary, 378 Alliance Street, Bellville.

Other contribution options include:
  • making a payment via SnapScan at the above outside broadcasts, and
  • making a monetary donation via the Community Chest website.

"Good Hope FM is about way more than just the hits, the freshest news, sport, entertainment and amazing events. We have the privilege of connecting with the community in which we operate on a daily basis and, in doing so, become intimately aware of the significant challenges faced by some of its members, especially in winter. This winter we're doing everything in our power to change their lives for good," says Good Hope FM business manager JD Mostert.

Mostert adds, "Thousands of people in need don't have the privilege of a warm bed, hot running water or even shelter against the elements this winter. The five minutes you take and the couple of rands you spend on a blanket or non-perishable food does more than just keep someone warm or feed them… it could realistically save a life."

Community Chest CEO Debra Barnes says, "Community Chest is exceptionally excited to once again partner with Good Hope FM, Cape Town’s Original."

Barnes concludes, "We believe it's the youth that will bring social reform and who can improve society. The alignment with Good Hope FM allows us to speak to this group, to engage with our future leaders and change makers."

Updates on the progress of the campaign will be aired daily on Good Hope FM. For more information on the campaign, listeners can also contact 021 430 8276 during office hours.

For more information, visit www.goodhopefm.co.za. You can also follow Good Hope FM on Facebook or on Twitter.