For the people taking part in FoodForward SA’s Food Gardens Connect Programme, the gardens are becoming much more than places to grow vegetables. They are providing access to food, creating opportunities to work and learn, and giving participants a greater
FoodForward SA received the gold award for the Circular Economy Waste Innovation category at the Eco-Logic Awards held on 5 October at the iconic Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront. Recognised as South Africa’s surplus food recovery pioneer, FoodForward
Creating lasting change takes more than a one-off contribution. It takes consistency, shared purpose, and a commitment to strengthening communities over time. Capital PropFund, also known as Fortress Real Estate Investments, exemplifies this approach. Through its sponsorship of 32 Beneficiary
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of South Africa’s most serious public health challenges, driven by high infection rates, poverty, overcrowding, and its close link to HIV. While treatment is available, many patients struggle to complete the lengthy recovery process because they
What Happens When 5,200 People Give Just 67 Minutes? Something extraordinary! This Mandela Day, more than 5,200 volunteers came together in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban with one shared purpose: to help ensure that quality food reaches South Africans who
At FoodForward SA, we value partnerships that create lasting impact. Through its Uplift employee volunteer programme, Capitec regularly mobilises staff to support our warehouses and Mandela Day initiatives, while also investing in programmes that strengthen communities where they are needed
FoodForward SA is pleased to welcome the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) as a new partner supporting the expansion of our Food Gardens Connect programme in the Western Cape. Through PIC’s support, the programme is expanding to 10 community food gardens
The countdown is on! In just a few days, volunteers across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban will come together to turn 67 minutes into meaningful action at FoodForward SA’s Mandela Day Food Packing Events. Whether you’ve already secured your ticket
We are proud that The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has featured FoodForward SA and Food Gardens Connect in its global More Than Food storytelling series, which highlights how food banks around the world create lasting impact that extends far beyond
