When severe flooding affected communities across the Western Cape, many families were left facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives while also meeting their most basic daily needs. Through the support of generous donors and partners, FoodForward SA was
President Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was broadly well-received, offering welcome assurances to civil society, business, and international investors alike. Politically, he appears well-positioned, with growing confidence in the direction of the country. The economy is showing
As this year winds down, we want to recognise the people who make our mission real every day. Our network of more than 2500 registered and vetted Beneficiary Organisations has stood firm through another very tough year. Many communities have
On 29 September, the world marks the sixth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. It’s a reminder that reducing food loss and waste isn’t only about protecting resources, but also about creating better access to food for
The funding landscape in South Africa is shifting, and with it, the pressures on NPOs like FoodForward SA are mounting. Increasingly, NPOs are required to do more with less. While we have never been directly dependent on USAID funding, the
At FoodForward SA (FFSA), we believe that data collection and evidence-based research are powerful tools for driving change and innovation. Over the past few years, we have been privileged to work with several prestigious institutions and organisations that have led
Huis Andrew Murray (HAM) Children’s Home, located in Wellington, in the Cape Winelands region, is a safe haven for 155 children between the ages of 1 and 18 who have been orphaned or removed from their families by the children’s
On 26 September, we join the global community in observing World Environmental Health Day under the theme “Clean Air, Healthy People.” This day highlights the urgent connection between environmental protection and human health. Food Loss and Waste (FLW) is one
The long-awaited Food Donation and Redistribution Best Practice Standard, developed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), has now been completed. This milestone represents a major step forward for food banking, food security, and the redistribution of surplus food
