"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5

A new baby is a miracle. But for a single mother in crisis, it can also feel like an impossible mountain. We are here to help carry that weight — practically and with love.

Through the Baby Support program, Five Plus Two Ministries provides essential supplies to single mothers, pregnant women, and families in need. Formula, diapers, and clothing are among the first things we distribute — items that are basic but often out of reach for mothers facing financial hardship.

We also work to connect families with second-hand essentials such as car seats, strollers, cots, and prams. These larger items are donated by the community and passed on to those who need them most — giving them a new purpose and a new life in a family that will treasure them.

Many of the mothers we serve come to us through Zoé House, our residential shelter for pregnant women and new mothers in crisis. The Baby Support program is a key extension of that care — ensuring that the practical needs of mother and child are met alongside the emotional and spiritual support we provide.

No mother should have to choose between feeding her baby and paying rent. No child should begin life without the basics. This program is our answer to both.

Pauli Koch holding a newborn at Zoé House

What we provide

Formula
Baby formula for newborns and infants
Diapers
Nappies distributed to mothers in need
Clothing
Baby clothing for newborns and toddlers
Essentials
Car seats, strollers, cots & more

How it works

From community to cradle

01

Identify the Need

Mothers in need are referred through Zoé House, partner churches, community workers, and word of mouth. We assess what each family needs most and tailor our support accordingly.

02

Collect Donations

Community members, businesses, and churches donate baby essentials — new and gently used. Items are checked, cleaned if needed, and organised for distribution at our premises.

03

Distribute with Care

Supplies are given directly to mothers with compassion and dignity. Larger items like strollers and car seats are matched to families who need them most, giving them a fresh start.

A mother tenderly kisses her newborn baby

Every baby that comes through our doors carries a story of courage — and hope.

Lives touched

A blessing for mother and child

Zoé House has been a blessing for me and my daughter Zendaya. I was overwhelmed and vulnerable as a new mother, but they showed us the support and safety we needed. The support was extremely amazing. Thank you!

— Asavela, Resident Mother
Tiny newborn feet wrapped in a soft pink blanket

Every tiny life deserves the best start.

Baby Support · Five Plus Two

Get involved

How you can help

Donate Baby Supplies

Formula, diapers, wipes, baby clothing, and blankets are always needed. Donations of gently used items like strollers, car seats, and cots are equally valued.

Give Financially

R300 covers a month of baby formula and diapers for one mother. Your financial gift enables us to purchase and distribute exactly what each family needs most.

Organise a Drive

Rally your workplace, church, or community group to host a baby supply drive. We will guide you through the process and ensure everything reaches mothers in need.

Make a difference today

Support a mother and her baby

R300 covers a full month of formula and diapers for one mother. Every rand goes directly to the families who need it most.

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