United Essentials Outreach

Current Drive

Active · 1 August – 30 August

Food Drive
Essentials for Every Person

We are excited to announce our annual Food Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.

We are accepting canned food, non-perishable items, dry foods, and fresh meat. Every contribution helps fight hunger in our communities.

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Drive Details

Drive Dates

1 August – 30 August

Drop-Off Location

TSA Chill Cafe35 Twickenham Avenue, Auckland Park

Accepted Items

Canned Food, Non-Perishables, Dry Foods, Fresh MeatAll non-perishable goods and fresh meat welcome

Goal

Dignity for every person

Past Drive

How Donations Worked

Two ways people support our organisation.

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Physical Donation

Purchase sanitary essentials and drop them at one of our collection points. Any brand, any quantity is welcome. We gratefully receive every donation.

Primary Drop-Off Twickenham Student Apartments, Johannesburg

Secondary Drop-Off Twickenham Student Apartments

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Financial Contribution

Can't make it to a drop-off point? Financial contributions allow UEO to purchase sanitary products at wholesale prices, meaning your money goes significantly further than retail.

Bank Transfer Details Contact us at unitedessentialsoutreach@outlook.com for payment details

Contribute Funds

Why It Matters

The reality of period poverty in South Africa.

These numbers represent real people in real communities. And they represent a problem that people showing up together can actually fix.

Learn More About UEO

1 in 3

South African girls miss school due to lack of access to menstrual products each month

7M+

Women and girls in South Africa cannot afford adequate sanitary products

Zero overhead on donations. Every pad goes directly to a recipient

Drive History

Past initiatives.

June – July 2026

Community Clothing Drive

✓ Completed

Our Community Clothing Drive aimed to restore dignity, support education, and empower individuals and families by providing essential clothing. We collected clothing for all ages, shoes, jackets, hoodies, accessories and more. Clean, gently used items were gratefully received and distributed to those in need.

We are grateful to every person who donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Your generosity made a tangible difference.

Closed

16 July 2026

Drop-Off Point

Chill Cafe, 35 Twickenham Avenue

April 2026

Sanitary Essentials Drive

✓ Completed

Our first drive tackled period poverty directly. We collected sanitary essentials at Twickenham Student Apartments, Johannesburg, and distributed them to women and girls in our community network. Every item was tracked from drop-off to delivery.

A full impact report is being compiled and will be shared here once available. We're grateful to every person who donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word.