FoodForward SA implements a model called FoodBanking, whereby they partner with food system actors to timeously recover within date, quality surplus food, for redistribution to a national network of more than 2,500 registered and vetted beneficiary organisations across the country.
As winter tightens its grip across South Africa, the demand for food assistance rises sharply—particularly among vulnerable communities facing food insecurity daily. At FoodForward SA, we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in the number of people turning to our beneficiary
Following the Daily Maverick article about families facing severe food crisis in Bushbuckridge and children taking turns to eat. FoodForward SA facilitated an intervention, that prompted some of their long-standing food donors to respond to the deepening food insecurity crisis
The recent Daily Maverick article about children in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga having to “take turns to eat” because their families are struggling to put food on the table, is heart wrenching but sadly, not surprising and indicative of what thousands
On April 2, FoodForward SA hosted our annual stakeholder breakfast at the Century City Convention Centre, an occasion dedicated to thanking our donors and sharing the impact of our work across the country. Nearly 100 guests, including donors, our brand
April marks Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers worldwide. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on those who selflessly dedicate their time, skills, and passion to creating positive change in their
Building strong partnerships with local communities is key to addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable food systems. One such inspiring story comes from the Sinethemba Community Organisation in Khayelitsha, a vibrant collective that has seen its efforts to grow fresh
It all began in 2017, with three hungry kids. Puleng and his two older brothers were the first children to receive a meal from what would later become the Walk A Mile In My Shoes (WAMIMS) Youth Centre based in
African Angels School was established in 2012 to provide parents of children who live in households with low incomes with a local, affordable, quality primary school. We started with 28 children in 2012, and we now have 158 children attending
