The effects of the flooding in KwaZulu-Natal are still being felt by citizens with large-scale damage to property and infrastructure.

In a bid to help citizens in KZN, Uber has partnered with Vhuthu Culture to both collect and distribute donations.

This drive takes two directions: one for Uber and one for Uber Eats. Let’s start with Uber.

From 6th to 15th May between 10:00 and 15:00 Uber users can open the app and donate items to those in KZN. These donations can include blankets, general toiletries and household items, baby products (formula, nappies, baby food), adult and children’s clothing, sanitary pads, animal blankets and food, school clothes, stationery, and non-perishable food items.

Simply open the Uber app on any of the above days, tap on UberCommunity, set your location and request a ride. When the driver arrives you can hand over your donation.

The Uber Eats drive allows users to donate items purchased from the Game Store at Westwood Mall in Durban. Importantly, donations through orders on Uber Eats should be delivered to 70 Holmleigh Road, Durban West.

To donate products via Uber Eats:

• Open the Uber Eats app
• Tap ‘Where to’ and enter the drop off location address: 70 Holmleigh Road, Durban West’
• Select ‘Leave at Door’ as the delivery option
• Click ‘Save & Continue’
• Navigate to ‘Search’ and enter ‘Game, Westwood Mall’
• Place the donation order, based on the required essential items (non-perishable foods, toiletries & baby products)
• Proceed to check out

Once your order has been placed, it will be delivered to the drop off location of Vhuthu Culture.

Importantly, Uber says that all drivers and delivery persons will receive their full earnings for all trips done during this time.

“Our hearts go out to those families that have lost loved ones as well as to those that have been misplaced. It is during this time that we all need to unite and show our humanity by supporting the Kwa-Zulu Natal community in any way we can. At Uber, we are using our platform to aid in humanitarian efforts, with the hope that it will help those affected to restore and rebuild, whilst honouring the memories of their loved ones who have passed on,” head of communications at Uber South Africa, Mpho Sebelebele said in a statement.