FoodForward SA and Food Lover’s Market: A Partnership Rooted in Purpose. Since 2017, FoodForward SA and Food Lover’s Market have partnered on the annual Hunger Month campaign to raise awareness and funds to address food insecurity in South Africa. What
July is a powerful time in South Africa, as we honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the values he stood for: dignity, equality, and collective action. In true Madiba spirit, FoodForward SA is bringing people together a day early,
There’s real momentum building behind our Food Gardens Connect Programme, and this recent phase marks an exciting step forward. What started as a pilot is steadily growing into a practical, community-driven solution to food insecurity. At its core, the programme
Winter is settling in across South Africa, and with it comes a sharp rise in pressure on households already struggling to maintain food security. As the cost of living continues to climb, driven in part by fuel increases and persistently
In the Nyara Villages of Mooiplaas in the Eastern Cape, Nyara Youth Development (NYD) is creating a safe, structured space where young people can learn, grow, and believe in their potential. Founded in 2021 by Robyn Mafanya, NYD responds to
FoodForward SA’s advocacy over the past few years is gaining meaningful traction toward the realisation of a national Food Donations Policy for South Africa. In June 2023, FoodForward SA (FFSA) engaged with the CEO of the South African Bureau of
At FoodForward SA’s annual Stakeholder event, we brought together a dynamic network of partners to celebrate our top financial and food donors – recognising the crucial role they play in securing more food for communities in need. More than a
In early 2026, severe flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga left many communities displaced, isolated, and cut off from essential services. Families faced unsafe roads, damaged homes, and disrupted livelihoods, while informal settlements bore the brunt of the devastation. For those
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions go hungry while edible surplus is lost. This is not a supply issue. It is a systems failure. The recent inquiry led by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), as part of
