We are currently in the final stages of prep for our first trip for 2026 the February one. We have had a few hiccups along the way dealing with heavy rainfall, road blockages, stock availability and so on. But it looks like everything is finally coming together.
Please I would like to put out 2 pleas today.
- We are also desperately looking for a warehouse in Bulawayo where we can have all our stock delivered to and it would need to have enough space (1500 – 2000 m2) for us to pack all the boxes and space for us to load our trucks for the trips to the rest of Zimbabwe. If there is anyone that has something that would work, we would be greatly appreciative, and you can contact Caroline on +263 776 749 749 in Bullies or Johan here in SA on +27 824979328. Keeping in mind that where we currently are although we are having major issues, we don’t pay rent. The donations we receive go towards a few overhead costs and rent here in SA, otherwise everything goes into the food parcels for which it is meant.
2. Would you consider becoming a monthly donor. The trucks go up 6 x a year and we are slowly but surely going backwards with the increasing cost of food. A monthly contribution of R100 or $10 / £5 makes a huge difference in our Golden Oldies Lives.
There are tons of thank you’s, pictures and videos on our FB page from this past Christmas trip – https://www.facebook.com/groups/pensupzim.
Please note: All banking details can be found in the attachment.
Lets be honest, without everyone’s assistance these wheels would not turn and we are so grateful to everybody who assists us in which ever way possible. As most are aware 2025 was an incredibly difficult / emotional year for the fund and our Golden Oldies in Zimbabwe who’s tenacity is once again being tested to the max, but we are still here and on we shall go no matter what. For those who have been supporting us for a long time you have seen the regular trip reports, read all about the challenges, trials and loses we have had. This is not an easy undertaking by any means and trust me we take all the losses very personally. However, with everyone’s support out there and your continued prayers we are managing to keep doing what we do even in these unprecedented times.
These food hampers serve 2 purposes.
1 They supply much needed food to the pensioner.
2 The pensioner then knows that someone cares about them
We are an officially registered Non-Profit Organization and Section 21A in South Africa and are registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organization in terms of section 18A the Income Tax Act (Which means all South African donations are issued with a Tax Certificate and can be claimed back). PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE A TAX CERTIFICATE STATING ALL YOU DONATIONS. They will be issued once our Financial Year End has been processed, so from about mid-April 2026. The following branches are registered sub branches of the ZPSF-SA, ZPSF-UK supporters can be issued with a Gift Aid Certificate via Betti-Ann McLean and the USA account is a Registered 501(c)3 organization and as such Tax-deductible receipts available for USA-ZPSF donors via Angelique Hamilton.
Thank you so much for helping us support our “Golden Oldies” during these crazy times. Your support is invaluable and we at the ZPSF would never be able to sustain our regular supply of relief parcels if it were not for donations and support such as yours. All of this happens because of people like you, our Donors ensure our wheels keep turning, you are all truly amazing. THANK YOU and God Bless.
We hope everyone is keeping safe and healthy. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us, ask your questions, check the references that we give you and then PLEASE support our old Rhodesian pensioners who have nowhere to go.
Thank you for your support towards our Golden Oldies, you make the Magic and we deliver it
Doing what we say we do, real people helping real people.
| Kind Regards Linda Schultz Director – Fund Raising & Awareness for the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund Phone 013 7900934Cell 079 608 2676 Email linda@zpsf.co.za / zpsf@zpsf.onmicrosoft.com Web www.zpsf.co.za Section 21 Co Reg. 2007/034036/08; NPO Number 096733; Section 18A PBO No 930031642 The 3 most important pillars of our cause: UNIQUENESS – being one of a kind and knowing that the ZPSF is driven by good will and very passionate members. TRANSPARENCY – enforcing the rule that all members must be fully informed before taking part in this noble venture. ACCOUNTABILITY – Having a traceable paper trail for every cent handled, and regular revues conducted. |
