Thousands of children treated to special Easter egg hunts | Shoprite Holdings

Mon Apr 10 11:00:00 UTC 2017

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Thousands of children will be treated to special Easter egg hunts as Shoprite and Checkers enable over 75 homes and facilities for the aged to host events this April.

Caregivers, teachers and staff members from the local Shoprite or Checkers store will be on hand to assist the children as they excitedly search for a myriad of hidden Easter treats. These will take place at various crèches, preschools and orphanages across South Africa, including Care Village in Middelburg, Dalukhanyo Preschool in Langa and Khanyisa Drop-In Centre in Mpumalanga.

The Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen serving warm soup and fresh bread to the children and caregivers in Bolokanang in the Free State.

In addition, more than 2 000 senior citizens will be treated to tasty hot cross buns, chocolate eggs and more as Shoprite and Checkers also host special teas at old age homes across the country.

Children from Bolokanang enjoy having the Easter mascot visit. This is only one of over 75 organizations Shoprite Checkers helped host events for children and senior citizens over the Easter period.

Shoprite and Checkers are committed to #ActForChange and therefore have a proud tradition of reaching out to and caring for the local communities in which it operates.

Shoprite's Easter mascot added to the day's festivities and also helped children hunt for Easter eggs.

Updated: 13 April 2017

Our Easter mascot spreading some joy and chocolates to the children from Dalukhanyo Pre-School in Langa. This is only one of over 75 organizations Shoprite Checkers helped host events for children and senior citizens over the Easter period.

Our Easter mascot spreading some joy and chocolates to the children from Dalukhanyo Pre-School in Langa.

Azasakhe Dana from Port Elizabeth excited for his special Easter treats

Found it! Children from Dalukhanyo Pre-School enjoying their treats after the Easter egg hunt in Langa.

Easter celebrated at Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen in Khayelitsha

Easter celebrated at Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen in Khayelitsha

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