During November 2025, the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa (Phoenix) and its Johannesburg Sub-Centre successfully carried out extensive relief distribution and provided critical medical care through its clinic services.
1. Relief Operations
The relief program targeted poor and needy families in the Phoenix and Johannesburg areas, providing comprehensive packages of groceries, hygiene items, and clothing to help sustain them through the month.
- Beneficiaries: 140 families received relief packages.
Distributed Items Summary:
A wide variety of items were distributed, totaling thousands of units and hundreds of kilograms of food and essential supplies:
| Category | Key Items (Examples) | Total Quantity (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Staple Foods | Rice, Maize Meal, Pulses, Wheat Flour, Pasta, Macaroni | ~1,600 Kg |
| Cooking Essentials | Cooking Oil, Assorted Vegetables, Salt, Assorted Spices | 516 Kg / 320 Ltrs |
| Beverages/Dairy | Tea Bags, Milk, Fruit Juice, Flavoured Milk | ~9,800 Units / 919 Ltrs |
| Snacks & Supplements | Biscuits, Cakes, Tinned Food, Breakfast Cereal Sachets, Sugar, Soup Powder | ~5,000 Units |
| Hygiene & Comfort | Washing and Bathing Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Adult Napkins, Assorted Garments, Blankets | ~450 Units |
2. Clinic Services
In addition to material relief, the Phoenix Clinic maintained its critical medical service delivery throughout November 2025.
- Total Consultations: 2,997 patient consultations were held at the Phoenix Clinic premises.
This combined effort provided significant support—both material and medical—to the local communities served by the Ramakrishna Centre and its Sub-Centre.
