What started as a wave of compassion for firefighters who bravely fought the flames in Mossel Bay last week has turned into full tummies for a community in need. Kindness just keeps on going!
Mossel Bay, South Africa (15 January 2026) – As devastating fires tore through areas including Aalwyndal, Vakansieplaas and Island View in Mossel Bay last week, residents showed up in full force, ready to help. Food, supplies and care poured in for the heroes working around the clock to protect homes and lives.
But once the flames were under control and the emergency response slowed, there was still food left over! And that’s where something special happened.
William Sam, who has been running the Mossel Bay Community Soup Drive for six years, got an unexpected phone call from a government number. On the other end of the line was the fire brigade.
They wanted to know if the soup kitchen could make use of the excess food donations that had been delivered to the fire station.
The timing couldn’t have been better. Schools are opening, and the soup drive is once again supporting learners heading back to class, along with elderly residents, clinic patients and vulnerable community members who rely on their meals.
Isn’t it amazing how kindness just keeps on moving? From one crisis to another, from one need to the next.
“One of the primary needs noticed in our communities are the amount of people walking around asking for something to eat. This group is all about feeding the community of Mossel Bay.” the organisation’s bio reads.
So when the firefighters shared what was left over, it didn’t go to waste. It went back into the community.
“I am so grateful towards the residents of Mossel Bay – for their generosity. I was so happy receiving a call from the Fire Station this morning to offer us this assistance,” shares William.
People donated to help firefighters. Firefighters passed that help forward. And now an entire community gets to feel the ripple effect of kindness.
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