Article re-cap
- The Keep Cape Town Warm 2026 campaign collected 3,012 blankets and 12,238 food items across the metro.
- The winter relief drive raised R310,000 in cash donations to purchase further blankets and essential goods.
- Good Hope FM, Community Chest, and the City of Cape Town led the campaign alongside various schools and businesses.
- Twenty per cent of all cash and in-kind donations will support community upliftment programmes in high need areas.
The Keep Cape Town Warm 2026 campaign has concluded an eight week winter relief drive, collecting over 3,000 blankets and 12,000 food items across the metro.
Organisers confirmed that the campaign collected 3,012 blankets, 12,238 food items and 135 additional essentials including clothing, shoes and toys. The drive also raised R310,000 in cash donations to purchase further blankets and relief goods for those exposed to cold weather.
The initiative was led by Good Hope FM, Community Chest and the City of Cape Town with contributions from schools and businesses. Corporate donations included R150,000 from Community Chest, R100,000 from Barons, R50,000 from Capitec and R10,000 from Pick n Pay.
The relief effort provides essential support for shelters, informal settlements and low income households facing flooded structures, wet bedding and food insecurity during the winter season. The City of Cape Town stated that 20% of all cash and in-kind donations will support community upliftment programmes aimed at high need areas.
Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for Good Hope FM and 5FM, said the response reflected the city's willingness to help when winter hardship becomes visible. City Director of Communications Priya Reddy said the campaign highlighted why partnerships remain important during Cape Town's winter months. Relief items are expected to continue moving into communities as winter conditions intensify, and distribution to shelters and high-need areas remains the next measure of success for the City and its partners.
- What is Keep Cape Town Warm 2026?
- Keep Cape Town Warm 2026 is a winter relief campaign led by Good Hope FM with the Community Chest and the City of Cape Town to support vulnerable communities during the cold season.
- What did the campaign collect?
- The campaign collected 3,012 blankets, 12,238 food items and 135 additional essentials, including clothing, shoes and toys for children.
- How much money was raised?
- The campaign raised R310,000 in cash donations for further blankets and essential relief goods.
Frequently asked questions
What was collected during the Keep Cape Town Warm 2026 campaign?
The campaign successfully collected 3,012 blankets and 12,238 food items across the metro. Additionally, the drive gathered 135 extra essentials, which included items such as clothing, shoes, and toys to assist vulnerable communities during the winter season.
How much money was raised for winter relief in Cape Town?
The initiative raised R310,000 in cash donations. These funds are intended to purchase further blankets and essential relief goods for people exposed to cold weather, including those living in informal settlements or facing food insecurity.
Which organisations led the Keep Cape Town Warm 2026 initiative?
The campaign was led by Good Hope FM, Community Chest, and the City of Cape Town. The effort also included significant contributions from local schools, businesses, and corporate donors such as Barons, Capitec, and Pick n Pay.
How will the donations benefit the Cape Town community?
The relief effort provides support for shelters, informal settlements, and low income households facing flooded structures or wet bedding. Furthermore, the City of Cape Town stated that 20% of all cash and in-kind donations will support community upliftment programmes.
Source: ctnews.co.za
