At Love Howick, we believe in creating a community where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can access the essentials they need to live with dignity. Our initiatives are designed to provide sustainable support to the most vulnerable, ensuring that no one is left behind. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
Our innovative community-supplied Swop Shop empowers those in need by allowing them to exchange recyclable waste or volunteer their time for tokens. These tokens can then be used at our Street Store to access food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other essentials—promoting dignity and sustainability.
Who Qualifies?
• South African citizens earning less than R1,800 per month.
• Non-South African citizens must present a valid visa.
How It Works
• Recycling Exchange:
*1 Black Bag of recycling = 5 Tokens (R70 value).
*1 Shopping Bag of recycling = 1 Token (R14 value).
• Volunteering Option:
*Those unable to recycle can volunteer with Love Howick to earn 2 tokens per hour. (1 token = R14).
Store Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 – 13:00.
Available Items
• Food Parcels: Maize meal, rice, beans, tinned fish, sugar, soap, toothpaste, sanitary pads, and more.
• Quality Clothing: Sorted and neatly displayed for selection.
Donations can be dropped off at:
The Street Store
19 Morling Street, Howick.
Monday to Thursday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 2 PM
Payments can be made to Love Howick NPC:
Account Number: 627 747 27 039
Bank: FNB Howick
Branch, Branch Code: 220 725
Reference: Street Store Hamper
Food insecurity remains a critical issue for many under-resourced communities. Our mobile feeding trucks deliver nutritious meals to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and schools, helping to ensure that children have the energy and focus they need to learn and grow. This project is a vital step towards improving food security and supporting the next generation.
On the 14th of February, we host our annual Love Feast, a day dedicated to spreading love and care throughout the community. This event offers free meals, a kids’ play area, and free health checks, creating a space where everyone can feel valued and supported. It’s a celebration of compassion and community spirit.
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, the need to support our less-privileged neighbours becomes increasingly urgent. Love Howick’s Winter Blanket Drive is an initiative designed to provide warmth and comfort to those who struggle through the colder months. The community can join us in making a difference by donating a blanket. The blankets are distributed to families in need, ensuring they have the essential warmth required to face the winter season.
Education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. Our Santa Schoolbox Project collects stationery donations to provide under-resourced schools with the supplies they need to support their students and to ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed in their education.
Through initiatives like the Street Store, Mobile Feeding Trucks, Love Feast, Winter Blanket Drive, and the Santa Schoolbox Project, we strive to address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable while fostering long-term empowerment and community connection. We believe that no one should be left behind, and every act of kindness—no matter how small—contributes to a stronger, more inclusive society.
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