Brooklyn Brothers charity event collects much needed essentials for local home
Glenfair Brooklyn Brothers, the newly opened fast-casual burger, wings and craft beer restaurant belonging to Fournews, engaged its local community in a donation drive to collect dry goods, toiletries and other essential items in support of Uncle Ben’s Den, a home for the elderly situated in Pretoria. During the course of the day, an unbelievable 125 adult diaper packs, 125 packs of toilet paper and 10 kg of boerewors were donated – that on top of an entire bakkie load of toiletries and essentials, all of which was sent directly to Uncle Ben’s Den. “The response from the community on the day was truly moving,” says Dane Harley, owner of Brooklyn Brothers Glenfair. “People really opened their hearts – and their wallets – in support of Uncle Ben’s Den, reminding us that the spirit of community and generosity are an integral part of our South African culture.” Local bearded heroes, Buffelsfontein Baard-olie, were in attendance manning a bakkie in which donated items such as adult d...