The Grace Factory has started planning for Mandela Day 2023 and this year they hope to pack 1500 bags filled with goodies for new moms and little babies.
South Africa (31 May 2023) – The Grace Factory has started its Mandela Day preparations by prepping for 1500 bags to be filled with baby essentials for new moms in government hospitals.
The Grace Factory, an NPO that gives practical assistance to moms and babies in need during the first few weeks of motherhood and infancy, stresses the importance of doing so. The organisation packs the items into gift sets and delivers them to new moms in government hospitals all over South Africa. The packs consist of basic necessities such as clothes, blankets, toiletries, nappies and a few things for mom.
Mandela Day is a great way to give back to those in need. The Grace Factory will visit the maternity wards and surprise the new moms who are about to give birth or have just given birth.
“We are planning for our big Mandela Day event once again this year and this time we are planning to pack 1500 maternity packs (500 more than last year) and of course, we will need all the help we can get!
The weather is getting colder, and with the cold Winter months fast approaching, we need help to keep babies warm this season. Giving birth in freezing temperatures is not easy, even more so when you lack the essentials to take care of your vulnerable newborn baby. Something as simple as a babygrow or blanket makes such a difference in keeping a baby warm.”
People are welcome to send donations, and some women even crochet beanies, booties, blankets and other adorable premature baby items. Not only does the organisation welcome donors, but they also welcome volunteers to help pack the packs and hand them out at the hospitals.
The Grace Factory will happily accept any of the following items:
- New or preloved (gently used) baby clothing from 0-24 months, including vests, beanies and socks
- New or preloved (gently used) baby blankets, swaddles, sleep sacks, etc.
- Nappies (Size 1 – Size 5)
- Wet Wipes
- Bum cream
- Aqueous cream or Vaseline
- Baby soap
- Face cloths
- Maternity sanitary pads
- Breast pads
- Nappy bags
- Monetary donations are accepted as well
For more about The Grace Factory and to get involved by donating a maternity pack, please visit http://thegracefactory.co.za/ or contact info@thegracefactory.co.za.
You can see what it takes to pack a pack below.
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