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21 July - Fill a trolley. Build a Box. Give.

The Division for Social Impact, Transformation Office, Human Resources Employee Wellbeing, The Language Centre, Student Communities and The Student Representative Council invite the SU student and staff community to reflect, participate and partner with us as we emphasize (1) the need for sustainable food environments on our campus as well as (2) the vital connection between staff and student wellbeing and active citizenship.


The Division for Social Impact, Transformation Office, Human Resources Employee Wellbeing, The Language Centre, Student Communities and The Student Representative Council invite the SU student and staff community to reflect, participate and partner with us as we emphasize (1) the need for sustainable food environments on our campus as well as (2) the vital connection between staff and student wellbeing and active citizenship.

Faculty, departments, and environments are encouraged to build boxes or fill trolleys in support of student wellness until 21 July 2023. 

You can donate:

Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, face cloth, sanitary towels, shampoo, antiperspirant deodorant/spray/roll on, body lotion and toilet paper.

Non-perishable food: Maize meal, rice, pasta, pilchards, tuna, bully beef, beans, chickpeas, mixed beans, lentils, baked beans, sweetcorn, tomato & onion mix/ relish, chakalaka, mixed veg, cook in sauces, peanut butter, oats, noodles, coffee, tea, sugar, long-life milk, water, jam, weetbix, bread and cup a soup

Other: Chocolate, blanket, word of encouragement, washing powder and reading books.

Faculty, departments, and environments who wish to make a financial contribution towards the cause, such internal commitments can be facilitated using cost centre R6771 and reference “Mandela Day”.  The funds will be consolidated and utilised towards the purchasing of the items listed above. For more information, contact Mr. Adean Schippers – schippers@sun.ac.za or Ms. Shibu Mamabolo – shibu@sun.ac.za

Contact and drop points are as follows: 

Stellenbosch Campus

  • Division for Social Impact, Banghoek Road, Ou Lückhoff School building. Contact: Mr. Chevaan Peters – chevaan@sun.ac.za
  • The Language Centre, Contact Ms. Cheryl Cornelissen – cherylc@sun.ac.za
  • IT Department, Contact Ms. Mariana Fourie – mpv@sun.ac.za
  • Human Resource Employee Wellbeing, Contact Mr. Adean Schippers – schippers@sun.ac.za or Ms. Shibu Mamabolo – shibu@sun.ac.za
  • Faculty of AgriSciences, JS Marais Building, Room 1033, Contact Ms. Monika Basson – mh@sun.ac.za
  • Stellenbosch Library and Information Services. Contact: Mr. Jeremiah Pietersen – jeremiahp@sun.ac.za

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