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Solidarity Fund to deliver 250,000 parcels as 'food crisis is escalating'

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The Solidarity Fund is ramping up its efforts to help with 'a food crisis that is growing across all nine provinces.' The Lead of Human Interventions at the Fund, Nicola Gambolik told a news conference today that they want to ensure that food reaches the right people rapidly. The Fund is also considering a system of food vouchers. - Linda van Tilburg 200423_solidarityfund_2.pdf — PDF (571.9 KB) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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