Founder
and CEO of Ladles of Love, Danny
Diliberto, says, "At Ladles of Love, we believe that every
plate of healthy food has the power to change a life. Mandela Day reminds us
that we all have the ability to uplift our communities through volunteerism.
This year, we're inviting people to buy tickets and, through acts of kindness,
make items that support early childhood development, giving small children hope
and a healthy start in life."
Now
in its seventh year, Ladles of Love's Mandela Day 2025 campaign focuses on
raising funds, items and awareness to combat child food poverty through community-based volunteerism
and purpose-driven
partnerships, says the organisation.
Individuals, companies and schools are invited
to book tickets for a two-hour
volunteer experience on Mandela
Day, on Friday, 18 July. At 'Activation Station Zones,' they will be provided with the materials to make, create, craft or grow
items to nourish and nurture small children in need, adds the organisation.
Ladles of Love's Mandela Day flagship events will be hosted
by venues DHL Stadium, Cape
Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, who in an act of kindness have entered into Corporate Social Investment partnerships, enabling the NPO to host over ten thousand volunteers between the two cities, says the organisation.
"We
are incredibly excited to host Mandela Day at DHL Stadium for the first time
and are proud to open our doors to the community as part of our commitment to
meaningful social impact," says Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium.
The organisation concludes that, in
the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love invites every citizen to take action and
keep the legacy of Nelson Mandela alive. Together, we can create a better world for all our
children.
Individuals are encouraged to book tickets here.
For more information, visit www.Ladlesoflove.org.za. You can also follow Ladles of Love on Facebook, X, or on Instagram.
*Image courtesy of contributor.