Raising Lives. Raising a Nation.
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Raise a Life. Raise a Nation, a powerful new initiative powered by Compact Food Solutions and distributed in collaboration with FoodForward SA. Together,…
World Food Day 2025 Roundup: From Shared Effort to Shared Impact
This World Food Day, FoodForward SA celebrated the power of collaboration! Across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, nearly 300 volunteers, donors, and partners came together on 16 October to pack…
This Festive Season, Your Gift Can Bring Hope to Families in Need
Food is an important part of South Africa’s year-end celebrations, but for many families, there will be little food on the table. With food insecurity rising across rural and urban…
Innovating to Address Food Insecurity and Climate Change at Scale
FoodForward SA has reached a significant milestone in its mission to address food insecurity and reduce food waste - its Methane Sequestration through Innovative Food Waste and Food Loss Management…
Thandanani: A Home of Hope in Johannesburg’s CBD
In the busy heart of Johannesburg’s CBD, Thandanani has become a place of refuge, learning, and hope for orphaned and vulnerable children. Founded in 2007 by Mrs Kgadi Ruth Maetisa,…
Corporate Volunteering and Socio-Economic Development: Why It Matters
In South Africa, employee volunteering is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans. More and more companies are formalising Employee Volunteering Programmes (EVPs), recognising the value…
Bringing Hope to Bushbuckridge: Fighting Hunger, One Meal at a Time
In March this year, a Daily Maverick article exposed the heartbreaking reality of child malnutrition and extreme food insecurity in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. With 54% of adults unemployed and a staggering…
Food Gardens Connect: From Crates to Plates
Who says you need a large plot of land to grow your own food? Even the smallest space can be transformed into a thriving garden. Some of our Beneficiary Organisations…
Hand in Hand for Impact: Host a Corporate Food Packing Event this World Food Day
On 16 October, the world will come together to mark World Food Day under the theme Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future. This year is especially…