How this year is different

This is my third year participating in the Live Below the Line challenge. This year is different for two reasons. First, I am not doing this alone. My boyfriend and daughter have decided to join me, as has a good friend of ours. Secondly, the beneficiary of the donations garnered from our participation this year is a South African NGO, and one that is particularly close to my heart. Izimbali Zesizwe is a grassroots NGO that provides meals to orphans and vulnerable children three times a week, distributes food parcels to families in need, and coordinates a community garden in Imbali, Edendale. It was created by my dear colleague and friend, Ms. Sithembile Ndlovu. All money donated will go directly to the purchase of food for people who currently live in extreme poverty. 

Groceries for Miriam and I for the next five days.