Do you plan to claim tax deductions for the current tax year?

Any individual or company that makes a bona fide donation to a registered Public Benefit Organisation can qualify for a tax deduction, provided the PBO is authorised to issue a Section 18A certificate.

FoodForward SA is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation and is authorised to issue Section 18A tax certificates. Only SARS-approved Public Benefit Organisations may issue Section 18A certificates.

Here’s why donating before the end of the tax year on 28 February 2026 makes sense.

Claim your deduction for the current tax year:

Charitable donations are deductible in the tax year in which they are made. By donating before 28 February 2026, you ensure your contribution qualifies for the current tax year.

Close the year on your giving commitments:

Many individuals and businesses plan CSI and charitable giving around annual budgets and financial planning cycles. Donating before the tax year-end allows you to meet those commitments with confidence and purpose.

Maximise your tax benefit:

Donations made before the tax year deadline can reduce taxable income and lower overall tax liability for the year. Simple timing can make a significant financial difference.

Support immediate and growing needs:

Food insecurity remains a daily reality for millions of South Africans. During the previous financial year, FoodForward SA distributed around 83 million meals and reached about 935,000 people every day through a network of vetted beneficiary organisations across all nine provinces. 91.3% of that food was nutritious, and we delivered it at a cost of only R0,50 per meal, thanks to donor support.

Your support also helps reduce food waste and environmental harm. South Africa produces an estimated 10 million tonnes of edible food waste annually, much of which could have fed people instead of ending up in landfills. FoodForward SA intercepts this surplus and redistributes it to our network of over 2,500 beneficiary organisations, who turn it into meals for families and children.

Encourage consistent, planned giving:

Regular giving creates stability for both donors and non-profits. FoodForward SA provides regular donors with consolidated Section 18A certificates reflecting all donations made during the tax year. These are submitted directly to SARS, making tax compliance straightforward.

All donor information is handled confidentially in full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). That means your donation is both tax-effective and safe. Donating now means your contribution works twice as hard — for your tax return and for communities struggling with food insecurity and malnutrition.

Make it count before 28 February 2026! Donate to FoodForward SA and help strengthen food security in vulnerable communities where it matters most.