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Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto made sandwiches for 24-hours.
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Sarmiethon sets pace KAYLYNNE BANTOM @bantomkaylynne Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto made sandwiches for 24 hours to raise awareness and much-needed funds to prevent the non-profit organisation (NPO) from having to turn away vulnerable people. Ladles of Love is an NPO that supplies more than 300 other community-based organisations with ingredients to feed those in need. Diliberto says since the start of lockdown, the NPO saw a huge spike in the number of beneficiaries needing assistance. “We’ve now reached a stage called donor fatigue. Donations are slowing down. Without steady income, it’s hard to know if we
will be able to keep feeding people in need at this same rate,” explains Diliberto. He says the idea behind the #Sarmiethon was a marathon attempt to raise R1 million to feed those in need. Operating from a Nova pop-up trailer parked at the Sea Point Promenade, Diliberto kicked off his 24-hour shift at 13:00 on Saturday 12 September. Supporters were able to purchase a raffle ticket beforehand valued at R150 and could win a 30-minute timeslot to make sandwiches with Diliberto on the day. The #Sarmiethon was streamed live on the Ladles of Love Facebook page, raising almost R90 000. He says although he did not reach his tar-
get, he is thankful to Capetonians who have continuously shown heart thus far. Diliberto says: “The reality is the hunger facing the families with no means to earn is getting worse. The lockdown put pressure on people and everyone is feeling the pinch.” He explains they are processing more than 50 tons of food per week. He adds that, since March, they have distributed more than 7 million meals. He says keeping so many people fed is costing them millions. “You might read these numbers and think how amazing it is that we’ve been able to do that. But the truth is that it’s been incredibly challenging in many ways and with us feeling the donation wheel slowing down we need to remain sustainable to the
organisations we are already helping for at least six months while this crisis remains with us.” Diliberto adds that the NPO’s continuous sandwich drive has been well met by ordinary Capetonians making sandwiches and distributing it to those in need. He encourages people to continue doing so. He explains that a simple peanut butter and jam sandwich can bring a hungry person much-needed relief. Diliberto is now appealing to people: “Help us keep going. Help us ensure we don’t ever have to turn away a hungry person. A donation of R150 would feed someone every single day for an entire month.” V To make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/3khrRcA.