The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa, Durban, South Africa continued its ongoing Welfare and Humanitarian Assistance Programme during September 2026, extending relief to indigent families and individuals across the Durban, Chatsworth, Ladysmith, and Dundee areas.
During the month, 179 grocery hampers were distributed to 179 families, along with 356 plates of cooked meals and 60 sandwiches, providing immediate nourishment to those in need.
The following items were distributed during September 2026:
| Item | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 358 | kg |
| Maize Meal | 175 | kg |
| Wheat Flour | 57.5 | kg |
| Pulses | 252 | kg |
| Salt | 151.5 | kg |
| Cooking Oil | 153 | litres |
| Tinned Food | 304 | cans |
| Tea Bags | 13,900 | sachets |
| Milk | 125 | litres |
| Sugar | 182 | kg |
| Porridge | 126 | kg |
| Pasta | 63.5 | kg |
| Jam | 126 | cans |
| Bath Soap | 125 | bars |
| Laundry Soap | 176 | bars |
| Cooked Meals | 356 | plates |
| Sandwiches | 60 | units |
| Blankets | 15 | units |
| Sarees | 27 | units |
| Grocery Bags | 179 | units |
Through this programme, the Centre continued its sustained service to marginalised communities in and around the Durban metropolitan region and its surrounding towns.
