Stewarts & Lloyds is well known for going above and beyond when it comes to giving back and doing charity, and the festive season is an opportunity to bring that extra special cheer to those who need it most.
This year, continuing from the much-loved Christmas Box campaign of 2021, the branches of Stewarts & Lloyds went the extra mile again to bring some cheer and put smiles on faces all over the country.
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Bloemfontein
The Bloemfontein Branch chose to support Heatherdale Diaconal Services
for their Christmas Box. They were able to gift 80 balls, 80 colouring-in books and
pencils, as well as 194 boerewors rolls. The branch also received monetary
contributions from their staff which amounted to R540.
Epping and Wetton
The Epping and Wetton branches chose Lofdal School for their Christmas Box. The children were
treated to presents and a visit from Santa.
Kimberley
The Kimberley Branch chose to treat the children of Barkley Wes Children’s Home.
The children received a sweet packet, a boerie rolls and a cooldrink. The branch also
spent some time with the children and donated Christmas decorations, decorating
their tree with them. Each child also got a picture taken with Santa and his elf,
which they will get to keep.
Pipes & Fittings
Pipes and Fittings chose Die Anker Tehuis for their Christmas Box. The elderly
residents recieved a thoughful care package with some necessities as well as some
treats for the festive season.
Pretoria
The Pretoria Branch chose Blymoedig Clinic for their Christmas Box. Blymoedig Clinic is
a Psycho-Geriatric Clinic, specialising in Alzheimers and other long-term psychiatric
care. The Pretoria staff displayed great teamwork, raising a total of R15,000, which
was used towards the purchases of toiletries, art supplies, snacks, etc. for the
residents.
Robertville
The Robertville Branch chose to do something a little different this year for their
Christmas Box, deciding to give back to their own. The branch bought presents for all
the driver’s and warehouse staff’s children this year, giving back to their own family.
Vaal
The Vaal Branch chose the Lochvaal Emfuleni Lochvaal Emfuleni Welfare,
Family Care, Shelter, Development & Training Center for their Christmas Box. The
organisation, whose resources were almost depleted, desperately needed the help. The
Christmas donation was able to assist 121 people in total, of which 41 were assisted.
Vereeniging
Vereeniging chose Plekkie in die Son, a home for the elderly in Arconpark, for their
Christmas Box. The residents were each gifted a lovely present full of sweet treats
and a few necessities and got to enjoy some snacks while they opened their presents.
Wadeville
The Wadeville Branch chose to gift the children in the Oncology Ward at the Charlotte
Maxeke Hospital for their Christmas Box. From the dedicated employees to the generous
customers, the branch managed to raise an incredible R29,000, providing the children
with heathly sweet packs, soft toys, arts and crafts goodies, colouring-in books, socks,
blankets, pillowcases, and cupcakes.
Wynberg
The Wynberg Branch chose to support the Frida Hartley Shelter for their Christmas Box.
The branch raised money to buy 30 presents for the children at the shelter and were
also able to donate feminine products to the women in need.
