The warmth keeps growing!

We are incredibly excited to share an update on the Winter Woolly Drive 2026. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community, we have officially reached an amazing 850KG of donated winter items!

This milestone is about more than just a number. It represents hundreds of generous contributions, warm blankets, winter clothing, and essential items that will help bring comfort and dignity to those facing the colder months.

The response from individuals, schools, businesses, and community partners has been truly inspiring. Every donation helps us reach vulnerable families, children, and elderly community members across the Eastern Cape who need extra warmth this winter.

The Winter Woolly Drive 2026 continues to show what is possible when a community comes together. Every jacket donated, every blanket shared, and every item collected helps make a real difference.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated, supported, and helped spread the word. Your generosity has helped us reach this incredible milestone.

But we are not finished yet!

We are still calling on our community to help us continue spreading warmth. Donations of the following items are still needed:

• Warm winter clothing

• Blankets

• Jackets and jerseys

• Winter essentials for children and adults

Every donation, big or small, helps ensure someone in need can experience a warmer and more comfortable winter.

How You Can Help

Donations can be dropped off at the following collection points:

Shopping Centres

• Walmer Park Shopping Centre

• The Bridge

• Baywest Mall

• Boardwalk Mall

Pick n Pay Stores

• Walmer Park

• Penford Uitenhage

• Summerstrand

• Commercial Road

• Baywest Mall

• Bluewater Bay

• Boardwalk Mall

• Fountains Mall (Jeffreys Bay)

• The Gardens Lorraine

• Linton Grange

• Walker Drive

• Heugh Road

• Despatch

• William Moffet Hyper

Kelston Motor Group

Community Chest Offices

39 Heugh Road, Walmer

You can also help by spreading the word, encouraging friends, family, schools, and businesses to get involved, or by organising your own collection drive.

Together, we have already collected 850KG of warmth, but there is still more we can do.

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue making this winter a little warmer for everyone.