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
How Quality Surplus Food is Safely Recovered and Redistributed When food is described as “waste”, it does not necessarily mean it is no longer safe or suitable to eat. Every day, quality edible food is removed from the commercial food
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
On 26 September, we join the global community in observing World Environmental Health Day under the theme “Standing with Science to Protect Communities.” The theme highlights the importance of evidence based action in creating healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to their second birthday, are critical for healthy growth and development. Good nutrition during this period lays the foundation for lifelong health, learning and wellbeing. Through FoodForward SA’s Mother and
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
