Moti Cares Foundation Supports Vulnerable Soweto Residents With Winter Drive Blanket Distribution

Led by Zunaid Moti, Founder of the Moti Cares Foundation, the efforts continued the foundation's commitment to respond directly to the needs of local communities when the urgency is highest, says Moti Cares.

The foundation says that with the early morning cold slowly lifting, queues formed quietly at both locations as volunteers from across the province prepared for the handovers. Working closely with community organisers and residents, the Moti Cares team made sure the support reached elderly residents, large families and those most in need.

The handovers form part of the broader Moti Cares Winter Drive, which aims to distribute 20 000 blankets this winter. Many stops are based on public nominations submitted via social media and email, where concerned citizens highlight organisations, neighbourhoods and individuals they believe urgently need assistance, says the foundation.

"If a blanket helps someone sleep through the night, or lets a parent breathe a little easier, then we’ve done what we came to do," says Moti. "This drive is about community, dignity and standing together when it matters."

The foundation says its Winter Drive has grown into one of its most recognised campaigns, delivering physical warmth, comfort, connection and care during the most difficult season of the year. With each blanket and loaf of bread handed over, the mission remains clear: restore dignity, respond to real needs and reach as many communities as possible.

Soweto follows earlier handovers in Katlehong, Langlaagte and Vrededorp. The next stop is scheduled for the Western part of Johannesburg, with more communities being confirmed each week, adds Moti Cares. 

"We don't measure impact by numbers," Moti concludes. "We measure it by moments — moments where someone feels seen, safe and supported. That's what Moti Cares is all about."

For more information, visit www.zunaid-moti.co.za.

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