HEALTHY MEALS ON THE MENU AT HIRSCH UMLAZI COOKING SCHOOL

Wholesome and healthy food for the family was on the menu at a recent community cooking class, hosted by Mary Ann's Kitchen at Hirsch's Umlazi.

Students were spoilt for choice by the range of Knorrox products on the table. "A vital ingredient in the casserole is the Knorrox stock cube.

This adds a real meaty taste to the dish and enhances the flavour" said Mary Ann Vundla, Lecturer at the cooking class. As the students prepared their dishes, the entire store was filled with the mouth-watering aroma of Chicken and Tomato Casserole. On the menu was succulent Chicken and Tomato Casserole and Cinnamon Butternut with coconut.

The community cooking class aims to take unemployed members of the Umlazi community and teach them the necessary skills to start their own businesses.

The free workshop focuses on cooking skills and once students complete the course, a business skills class is held to empower them.  

The bright-eyed students take full advantage of this opportunity by learning, practising and going out in Umlazi to make a difference to everyone around them. To show their support for this very important community upliftment program, Unilever generously sponsors all the Knorrox products used by the students.

 

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TUMBLE DRIER FOR THE GIRLS

Hirsch's Umhlanga recently donated a Tumble Dryer to the Christ Church Foundation when they heard that the girls at the home were having a major problem drying their clothes with all the rainfall that Durban has been experiencing. The foundation's orphanage currently houses 15 homeless girls.

The orphanage provides the girls with shelter and education, giving them a second chance in life.

Christ Church is a mission and development agency committed to serving and addressing the needs of children and youth in KwaZulu Natal. Some of these current needs are: homelessness, dysfunctional families, poverty, HIV and AIDS, gender inequality and life-skills.

On arrival of the Hirsch's truck, the girls all started dancing for joy.

The staff gladly accepted the gift and the delivery team installed it at the home. "We are so happy that a big company like Hirsch's see the good work that we do, and helps us to change their lives" said teacher and house mother, Cynthia Khumalo.

In Photo: Sbo Msomi, Mpho Gwala and Warren Pearce

 

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Love all around from Hirsch's Umhlanga

As part of giving back to the community, Hirsch's Umhlanga went on a drive to spread the love to local charities in the Ethekwini area.

Clare Ellis Brown Pre-Primary School is a non-profit institution committedto providing a quality early childhood education programme that is based on the rights of the child. As the staff from Hirsch's walked into the assembly with trays full of cupcakes, the children started singing and dancing. There were hugs all around, and big white smiles on every face.

"It was so rewarding to see the joy on the faces of every child today, and we will continue our loyal support of the great community initiatives in our beautiful city" said Warren Pearce, Hirsch's Umhlanga PRO.

In Photo: Nora Saneka, Warren Pearce, Janet Parsaramen and Zingisa Menye

 

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