When severe flooding affected communities across the Western Cape, many families were left facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives while also meeting their most basic daily needs. Through the support of generous donors and partners, FoodForward SA was
FoodForward SA is delighted to have been selected as the official sustainability partner of Refreshi, South Africa’s leading surplus food marketplace. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to reducing food loss and waste while creating greater awareness of the role
Every year around March, FoodForward SA conducts a survey of food prices at two leading retailers, tracking more than 120 mostly basic grocery items such as fruits and vegetables, bread, peanut butter, jam, milk, cheese, pilchards, maize meal, sugar, rice,
FoodForward SA and Food Lover’s Market: A Partnership Rooted in Purpose. Since 2017, FoodForward SA and Food Lover’s Market have partnered on the annual Hunger Month campaign to raise awareness and funds to address food insecurity in South Africa. What
July is a powerful time in South Africa, as we honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the values he stood for: dignity, equality, and collective action. In true Madiba spirit, FoodForward SA is bringing people together a day early,
There’s real momentum building behind our Food Gardens Connect Programme, and this recent phase marks an exciting step forward. What started as a pilot is steadily growing into a practical, community-driven solution to food insecurity. At its core, the programme
Winter is settling in across South Africa, and with it comes a sharp rise in pressure on households already struggling to maintain food security. As the cost of living continues to climb, driven in part by fuel increases and persistently
In the Nyara Villages of Mooiplaas in the Eastern Cape, Nyara Youth Development (NYD) is creating a safe, structured space where young people can learn, grow, and believe in their potential. Founded in 2021 by Robyn Mafanya, NYD responds to
FoodForward SA’s advocacy over the past few years is gaining meaningful traction toward the realisation of a national Food Donations Policy for South Africa. In June 2023, FoodForward SA (FFSA) engaged with the CEO of the South African Bureau of
