Wondering what to do with your time to do good on Mandela Day? Here are some ideas:

Sunday 17 July

• Union of Jewish Women – Bring a loaf of bread to Norwood Mall, and help put the spreads on to give to those in need. Time: 09:30-13:30. Contact: 011 648 1053 or admin@ujw.co.za.
• Mensch, along with The Cape BOD and the United Jewish Campaign, is hosting a Mandela Day Cook-A-Thon. Come join in the fun to do good. Time: 12:00-14:00. Contact jodi@mensch.org.za
• Join the 8km Mandela Day Houghton Run. Starts at 08:00, at Old Eds Virgin Active. Tickets available on ticketpro.co.za. All race proceeds go to The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Monday 18 July

• The Angel Network is looking for volunteers to help sort and distribute non-perishable food items. Contact Glynne on 083 777 1621 or glynne@theangelnetwork.co.za.
• Come to Sandringham Garden and spend some of your time uplifting residents by chatting and knitting. Time: 10:00-11:15. Contact getinvolved@jhbchev.co.za to RSVP by Friday, 15 July.
• Yad Aharon & Michael hosts 67 minutes of packing food for Jewish families in need. Come help. Time: 10:00-11:00. Contact 011 485 2076 or jodye@yadaharon.co.za.
• South African Friends of Israel and the Women’s International Zionist Organisation will be handing over wheelchairs to physically disabled youngsters. Come and help. Time: 10:00-14:00 at Credo Mutwa Village, Jabavu, Soweto. Contact Pam: 068 168 7855.
• Pick n Pay and Food Forward SA are holding a Mandela Day Food Drive up until 18 July 2022. Food hampers will be provided to those who need it most. All you need do is shop for food online at pnp.co.za Alternatively, selected stores will be collecting food.
• Woodrock Animal Rescue is asking for donations of R67 or more to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Donations open from 09:00 on 17/18 July. Contact: 076 155 4439