Employee volunteering in South Africa has moved beyond once-off initiatives. More companies are building structured Employee Volunteering Programmes (EVPs) that deliver real value for employees, communities, and the business itself.

FoodForward SA offers practical, high-impact corporate volunteering options that make it easy for companies to contribute meaningfully to food security while aligning with SED objectives under the B-BBEE framework.

What FoodForward SA Offers in 2026

Volunteer at Our Warehouses

Corporate teams are welcome at FoodForward SA warehouses across the country. Volunteers experience food banking first hand, supporting the sorting, quality control, and packing of surplus food for distribution.

Teams gain insight into how food is recovered, repurposed, and redistributed through our national network of Beneficiary Organisations, reaching close to one million vulnerable South Africans.

Host an On-Site Food Packing Event

We bring the food-packing experience directly to your workplace. FoodForward SA supplies the food, packing materials, and guidance, allowing teams to pack nutritious food parcels together in a practical, engaging format.

This option works well for team building, employee engagement, and CSI or ESG-aligned initiatives.

Run a Food Drive

Support vulnerable communities by collecting non-perishable grocery items such as rice, maize meal, pasta, sugar beans, lentils, baked beans, pilchards, tuna, oats, jam, peanut butter, cooking oil, and sugar.

Sponsor a Beneficiary Organisation

Corporate sponsorship of Beneficiary Organisations strengthens community-based food support where it is needed most.

Companies can cover the cost of monthly food provisions or annual fees for one or more organisations within our network. Sponsorship options are tailored according to size, location, and category, allowing companies to invest where they can create the greatest impact.

Why It Makes Sense

Corporate volunteering with FoodForward SA delivers measurable impact. Employee volunteer hours can be recognised as a non-financial contribution towards SED targets under the B-BBEE framework, provided they are tracked and verified.

Beyond compliance, these initiatives build employee morale, strengthen teamwork, and reinforce a company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. They reflect the spirit of Ubuntu and a shared responsibility to address food insecurity in South Africa.

Get Involved

To explore corporate volunteering or partnership opportunities, contact FoodForward SA on 021 531 5670 or email info@foodforwardsa.org.