Mould Empower Serve (MES)

General Needs Across All Locations

• Cleaning Supplies – A clean space creates a healing space!

Handy Andy, Dishwashing Liquid, Pine Gel, Window Cleaner, Jik, Washing Powder, Black Bags, Dustpan & Brush Set, Broom, Dishcloths, Sponges, Mops 

• Toiletry Packs– Hygiene is dignity.

Soap, Face Cloth, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Roll-On, Vaseline, Zam-Buk 

• Pantry Essentials – A full belly means hope:

Coffee, Milk, Sugar, Tea, Biscuits, Rice, Noodles, Maize Meal, Tinned Food, Pilchards

• Kitchen Needs – Feed more, serve better: 

Hair Nets, Serving Bowls, Big Wooden Spoons. 

• First Aid Kit Items – Because safety and care come first:

Wound Cleaner / Antiseptic, Swabs For Cleaning Wounds, Cotton Wool, Sterile Gauze, Scissors, Safety Pins, Triangular Bandages, Roller Bandages (75mm X 5m) And (100mm X 5m), Elastic Adhesive (25mm X 3m), Non-Allergenic Adhesive Strip (25mm X 3m), Adhesive Dressing Strips, Disposable Latex Gloves, CPR Mouthpieces Or Similar Devices, Disposable Rubber Household Gloves, Impervious Bags For The Safe Disposal Of Biohazardous Materials 

• Sponsorship for Branding Materials– let's get the message out in style!

Pull-Up Banners, Flyers, Gazebos, Change Readiness Booklets, Staff T-Shirts & Jackets 

• Drug Tests – Ensuring safety and accountability for all
• Occupational health and safety

We are committed to creating a safe environment for all. Here is what we still need:

• Non-Slippery Mats 
• Signage across all venues: Location of First Aid Kit, Designated Smoke Area, Toilet Signs (Male/Female), Assembly Point Signs, Exit and Escape Signs, Fire Extinguisher Signs.  
• An electrician to check and certify safety standards
• Fire Extinguisher replacements and mounting

Leaners (After-school programme) Help us make learning fun by sourcing the following:

• Stationery: White and Colour Paper, Glue, Pritt, Pens, Scissors, Arts & Crafts Supplies
• Outdoor Equipment: Basketball, Soccer, and Netballs, Soccer/Netball Kits, Goalkeeper Gloves, Cones, Dumbbells (5-15kg), Volleyball Net
• Games for Learning & Fun: 30 Seconds (For kids), Row, Ludo King, Chess, Checkers, Portable
• Sandbag Throwing Game Set, Bowling, Dominoes, Uno, pool table
• Seeds for planting in the garden, teaching kids about agriculture and growing their food
• Technology Needs: 2 x Computers, 3 x Projectors
• Furniture for Learning & Recreation: Plastic Chairs, Foldable Tables
• Sports Infrastructure: Freestanding Netball Poles, Soccer Nets
• Other Needs: - Fund Lunch Packs
• Seeds for planting in the garden, teaching kids about agriculture and growing their food

Additional ways of supporting MES

• Support our E-Waste project by simply dropping your old or broken electronic equipment at one of our 3 venues. (Income-generating project)
• Support our Give responsibly Campaign by purchasing Mi-Change vouchers, which can be handed out to the homeless at traffic lights, etc., instead of cash or other goods.  

Upcoming Events for the Year: As we all must plan, here are some important events to mark on your calendar  for the remainder of the year:

• June: WinterHoop

* Conduct a warm clothing, blankets, and food drive for MES.

• July: Mandela Day Activities

* Engage in activities involving our beneficiaries and active projects.

• October: World Homeless Day

* Perform a special act of kindness for someone experiencing homelessness. * Donate Mi-Change vouchers towards our Change Readiness Programme.

• November – December: Packaged Love  

* Support our Christmas initiative by adding one item to your shopping basket. * Host a Christmas Party at the MES depot of your choice. For more information or to get involved, reach out to Anelle at anelle@mes.org.za or call 021 949 8736. Let’s create something beautiful together!