They Call It Waste – Yet It Is Worth Gold
At just R0,47 per meal, the business case is compelling. Perfectly edible, within date food is often deemed unsellable across food supply chains due to various reasons, including cosmetic standards,…
The Non-Profit Sector Conundrum – Value Vs Volume
The surge in inflation appears to have no end in sight as the cost of goods and services continues to rise steeply. For those fortunate enough to have an income,…
Mandela Day Food Drive provides 1.5 million meals
After a two-year hiatus, we were excited to once again host our annual Mandela Day food drive and packing event in partnership with Pick n Pay. These took place at…
Rural Expansion: 31 communities reached our MRD programme
To respond to increasing community needs and food insecurity, particularly in vulnerable rural communities, FoodForward SA now operates 31 Mobile Rural Depots (MRDs) across South Africa, with the recent addition…
Opening of our eighth branch: Kimberley
Social grants remain a vital safety net, particularly in the poorest of provinces. Statistics South Africa’s 2021 General Household survey reports that 59.5% of households in the Northern Cape depend…
KZN flood relief efforts continue
While a few of the displaced victims have managed to find alternative shelter, and the KZN government has commenced constructing temporary housing structures for displaced people in affected areas, thousands…
Help us prevent Day Zero in the Eastern Cape
FoodForward SA is providing support to communities affected by the water crisis in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape. These communities are fast approaching day zero; where…
Thank You, South Africa!
From all of us at FoodForward SA a heartfelt thank you to all our partners, donors, and volunteers for rallying together with us in celebration of Mandela Day. The Mandela…
The Silent But Deadly Livelihoods Crisis Emerging
While 1994 represented a significant turning point in South Africa’s political history, economic justice was not realised. For the most part, poor people remained poor, social conditions worsened, and political…