- Community Outreach Initiative by AFB Overberg: On 8 August 2025, AFB Overberg’s Rank Forums and Spouses Forum collaborated to deliver food hampers to four local NGOs, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the community.
- Participants in the Food Hamper Delivery: Representatives including Mrs. Tanya Gomez, Mrs. Amanda Titimani, Mrs. Alta Swanepoel, and Warrant Officer Joyce Williams delivered essential food items to organizations aiding vulnerable populations.
- Targeted Beneficiaries and Contents of the Hampers: The food hampers were gifted to NGOs serving approximately 150 individuals, containing staple non-perishable items like flour, porridge, and starches to assist those in need.
On Friday, 8 August 2025, the Air Force Base Overberg (AFB Overberg) Rank Forums and Spouses Forum united in a heartfelt community outreach initiative, delivering food hampers to four local non-profit organisations.
Representing the Spouses Forum were Mrs. Tanya Gomez, Mrs. Amanda Titimani (spouse of Chaplain Titimani), and Mrs. Alta Swanepoel (spouse of the Flight Test Support Engineer), alongside Warrant Officer Joyce Williams, Forum Liaison. The hampers were delivered to Bredasdorp Concerned Mothers, Liefdesnessie Centre for the Elderly, Bethel Feeding Scheme, and Elpida Foundation in Napier
These NGOs collectively provide daily meals to around 150 individuals including children, adults, and the elderly many of whom depend entirely on their services. Each hamper contained non-perishable staples such as flour, porridge, starches, and other essential items.
The donations were made possible through the proceeds of monthly voluntary fundraising efforts by base members, demonstrating the base’s commitment to uplifting the broader community.
Colonel Mark Gomez, Officer Commanding AFB Overberg, reaffirmed the base’s dedication to social responsibility:
“The needs in our communities are dire, and the base will continue fulfilling our social responsibilities wherever possible. As the Prestige Base of the South African Air Force, we believe that together we can make a significant difference by spreading compassion, selflessness, and consideration.”
The initiative reflected the base’s values of compassion, determination, and unity, offering much-needed relief and reinforcing the Air Force’s role in community support.
