ANC staff members donate groceries and blankets in Bethlehem

Staff from an ANC provincial office launched a donation campaign to deliver essential supplies directly to struggling Free State households.

The Provincial Secretary's Office Initiative kicked off

• Employees pooled personal funds to purchase groceries and blankets.
• Workers wanted their organizational principles reflected in tangible community support.
• The team targeted areas where government assistance falls short.

Polediso Motsoeneng distributed parcels in Bethlehem on 22 December 2025

• Families received mealie meal, canned goods, and cooking oil.
• Blankets went to elderly residents and children in poorly heated homes.
• Motsoeneng framed the gesture as an obligation rather than charity.

Free State residents face crop failures and factory closures

• Winter temperatures regularly plunge below freezing across the province.
• Single parents and unemployed individuals got prioritized for aid packages.
• Local partnerships helped identify households requiring immediate intervention.

Recipients used donations to prepare holiday meals

• One elder credited her blanket for preventing cold-related illness.
• Children witnessed adults modeling generosity for the next generation.

The drive aims for year-round sustainability beyond seasonal efforts

• Staff encourage others to contribute time, goods, or promotional outreach.
• Similar collection campaigns emerged in Bloemfontein and Welkom recently.