Alleviating Hunger in the Helderberg Community
Supporting vulnerable individuals and families with essential food and care.
About Coronation Roadside
We are an outreach ministry of the Coronation Avenue Methodist Church in Somerset West, dedicated to alleviating hunger and supporting unemployed roadside job seekers and their families in the Helderberg neighbourhood.
Rooted in the social mission of the church, we reach out to all, without discrimination on race, social status, gender, or religion.
Our food hampers offer essential nutrition to adults facing food insecurity, while children receive treats as a gesture of care.
We work with local partners to amplify our impact and address the root causes of food insecurity in our community.
We aim to empower individuals and families by working toward sustainable solutions that reduce dependence on external aid.
Our Evolution & Mission
From peanut butter sandwiches to a ministry reaching hundreds of people every week.
How we got here
Before 2013
Peanut butter sandwiches
A bible study group packed peanut butter sandwiches to hand out to roadside job seekers in Somerset West.
Through Covid
The need grows
Demand grew rapidly from 140 half loaves a week. When women started queueing with the men, we extended our ministry to them and their little children.
Today
500+ people every week
Generous donors have enabled us to grow in numbers and distribution sites, reaching over 500 folk every week with hampers of bread, maize and fruit.
Always
Grounded in the church
The ministry is grounded in and supported by the Coronation Avenue Methodist Church, whose members and friends give their time, resources and prayers to keep it running and growing.
Wider objectives
Raise awareness
Highlight the challenges roadside job seekers face and mobilise individual and corporate contributions.
Grow involvement
Increase the active involvement of committed individuals and organisations to sustain and expand our impact.
See the whole person
Identify and address needs beyond food, striving to improve our beneficiaries' overall well-being.
Empower
Address the underlying causes of the need for roadside help, reducing dependence on external aid.
Collaborate
Work with like-minded organisations to amplify our collective impact and build sustainable community development.
Our Impact
See how we're making a difference in the Helderberg community through our food distribution and support programs.
Food Hamper Distribution
Community Outreach
Our Volunteer Team
Volunteer – Join Our Team
Can you help with one or more of these activities?
Collect food items and deliver to Coronation Avenue for unpacking.
Typical quantities: 800kg maize, 15 boxes of apples
When: To suit team, but before Thursdays
Set up tables to decant maize into 1kg bags, pack with bread and fruit into plastic bags, and load into vehicles.
When: Thursdays from 07:00 until 09:00
Deliver bags to four roadside distribution points and hand to recipients.
When: From 09:00 until 11:00 or earlier
Come and See What We Do
Please visit us at Coronation Avenue Methodist Church on Thursdays from 07:00 until 09:00.
I'm interested in helping
Donate
Your financial contributions help us purchase food and essential items for our hampers.
Beneficiary:
METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA CHURCH
Bank:
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Number:
63167079219
Branch Code:
200912
Branch:
HELDERBERG
Swift Code:
FIRNZAJJ
For international transfers, please use the Swift Code above.
Partner With Us
Organizations and businesses can collaborate with us to amplify our impact. Become a Partner.
Colin van Os
+27 83 229 3906
Clare Sewjee
+27 84 485 7346
Or use the contact form below to send us a message.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about our work? Get in touch with our team.