Food Security

Engen Sept. 1, 2024, 10:41 a.m.

Engen employee Bernadette Johannisen has helped raise funds to support Shaylex Community Projects, an NPO based in Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats that focuses on community feeding and literacy programmes …

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za Aug. 20, 2024, 7 a.m.

Welcome to the Kolisi Foundation newsletter

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za July 12, 2024, 1:48 p.m.

Cape Town, July 11, 2024 – The Kolisi Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Tashas Group. The collaboration highlights the power of community and corporate partnerships in …

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za July 2, 2024, 12:45 p.m.

‘Indlala’ is an Nguni term meaning hunger, something rugby star and Kolisi Foundation co-founder Siya Kolisi unfortunately knew all too well when he was growing up in the township of …

Engen July 1, 2024, 2:08 p.m.

Engen employee Charmaine Le Breton has helped raise funds to support Jaycees Foundation, an NPO based in Eerste Rivier in the Western Cape that focuses on community feeding.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za June 28, 2024, 11:37 a.m.

Fuelled by customers’ R2 donations, the collaborative initiative has ‘truly become the symbol of small change making big change’.

Woolworths June 20, 2024, 9:33 a.m.

Woolworths is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with FoodForward SA (FFSA) for an additional three years, committing further funding of R3.45 million to support the organisation's crucial …

FoodForward SA June 11, 2024, 8:10 a.m.

Mandela Day is around the corner, and at FoodForward SA, we’re gearing up for an unforgettable food-packing event!

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za June 5, 2024, 6:49 p.m.

In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to fighting hunger, several of Southern Sun’s Cape Town based hotels have launched initiatives, coinciding with World Hunger Day on Tuesday, 28 May …

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za May 31, 2024, 2:18 p.m.

Your monthly update from the Food & Trees For Africa team.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za May 25, 2024, 9:35 a.m.

More than 60 community members in Brackenfell have turned an empty piece of barren land into a thriving food garden roughly the size of two rugby fields – sporting 42 …

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za March 23, 2024, 12:10 p.m.

In the spirit of giving, the Moti Cares charity foundation recently provided 1,500 food parcels to residents of the Jan Hofmeyr community in Johannesburg.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za March 15, 2024, 11:21 a.m.

One in nine South Africans are affected by diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates are a key cause of diabetes, especially in low-income …

FoodForward SA March 13, 2024, 10:12 p.m.

What initially started as an idea in 2000 (as FeedBack Food Redistribution) to recover edible excess food from Cape Town’s film industry, morphed to become a national reality in 2009 …

Woolworths March 1, 2024, 10:30 p.m.

The Living Soils Community Learning Farm (Living Soils) proudly welcomes Namhla Skweyiya, a distinguished Food Technologist and Food Security Specialist, as the new Programme Manager.

wcc-admin Feb. 13, 2024, 11:47 a.m.

Over 1000 learners on the West Coast will receive nutritious daily meals for one year thanks to donations by the Oceana Group, a major employer in the area, and its …

wcc-admin Dec. 8, 2023, 8:17 a.m.

The initiative is strategically aligned with Fundi's Corporate Social Investment (CSI) goals and aligning with the organisation's commitment to making a positive impact on the community.

wcc-admin Dec. 4, 2023, 4:29 p.m.

Fortified food producer Millhouse has teamed up with digital transformation consultancy DYDX and start-up Smartfill to introduce an innovative, self-dispensing nutrition solution at the Julukandoda Primary School in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal.

Woolworths Nov. 14, 2023, 5:05 p.m.

Woolworths employees from stores across the country volunteered at the retailer’s food security NGO partners and to enhance the various projects’ food security and income generation for the local communities.

wcc-admin Nov. 13, 2023, 9:52 a.m.

Rise Against Hunger Africa is thrilled to have been selected again as an official charity of the Comrades Marathon. The 2024 launch took place on Tuesday and it was announced …

wcc-admin Nov. 3, 2023, 11:03 p.m.

The Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital’s food garden in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has received a donation of 3.2 million seeds donated by the Shoprite Group’s Act for Change initiative in partnership …

wcc-admin Oct. 26, 2023, 8:38 a.m.

A staggering 21.18% of children in South Africa will be stunted by 2025, according to the Shoprite Group’s newly released Food Index.

wcc-admin Oct. 22, 2023, 8:36 a.m.

It’s time to get ready again for World Sandwich Day on Friday 3 November 2023 and that means supporting the annual Ladles of Love Sarmiethon.

Engen Oct. 20, 2023, 11:28 p.m.

16 October, 2023 : Engen employees recently stepped up to help with the ‘Foodbanking Process’ at FoodForward SA in support of World Food Day. Foodbanking includes picking, packing, checking, and …

wcc-admin Oct. 13, 2023, 1:22 p.m.

World Food Day is observed on 16 October each year to raise awareness and take action against worldwide hunger and malnutrition. In South Africa, millions of children are going to …

wcc-admin Oct. 10, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

Emerging farmers from over 40 community food gardens across the country will be participating in the upcoming Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day on 12 October 2023.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 14, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

As we mark the successful completion of another chapter in our journey, we are thrilled to announce the graduation of the latest cohort from our Food Systems Incubation program!

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 29, 2023, 1:32 p.m.

A simple trailer-mounted freezer is the catalyst that has enabled a Garden-Route feeding project expand to communities as far aways as the Klein Karoo.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 29, 2023, 1:20 p.m.

As graduation ceremonies go it was a small affair, but for the ten previously unemployed St Helena Bay women graduating as qualified food handlers it was a big deal.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 26, 2023, 8:55 a.m.

We are delighted to announce that entries are open for our popular annual fundraising event, Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star #The BarefootEdition, which will be taking place …

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 16, 2023, 10:57 a.m.

Checkers Sixty60 has again joined forces with Meals on Wheels, a registered non-profit organisation, to offer customers a meaningful way to contribute on Mandela Day.

Mustadafin Foundation July 16, 2023, 10:47 a.m.

Pictured from left to right: Margaret Thomas, Deborah Bosse and Junaid Tonkin received food supplies from Mustadafin Foundation to support their community feeding scheme in Hangberg.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 4, 2023, 4:50 p.m.

SA Harvest, the pioneering food rescue organisation, has announced the launch of its Mandela Month Campaign under the banner of its advocacy arm, #UnionAgainstHunger.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 4, 2023, 4:23 p.m.

South African Breweries’ Castle Lager Bread of the Nation has been shortlisted for the 2023 Dan Wieden Titanium Lion Cannes Awards category. The campaign became the only African initiative that …

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 26, 2023, 12:09 p.m.

Chefs with Compassion calls upon the hearts and hands of all South Africans this Mandela Day, to create a monumental wave of compassion and nourishment.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 26, 2023, 11:51 a.m.

Checkers is donating R100 000 to the Act For Change Fund to aid relief efforts while the Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchens have been serving warm meals to communities affected by …

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 30, 2023, 10:50 a.m.

In the verdant heartland of South Africa, a jarring paradox of two opposing food systems manifests - one burgeoning with excess, privilege, and waste, the other scarred by scarcity, hunger, …

Woolworths May 25, 2023, 11:47 a.m.

As we all mark World Hunger Day later this week, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the global hunger crisis and finding sustainable solutions, Woolworths is proud to announce …

Engen May 18, 2023, 2:28 p.m.

Engen has pledged R4 million fuel to FoodForward SA to help power the delivery of nutritious food to vulnerable people across South Africa since 2020.

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 2, 2023, 9:59 a.m.

SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger.

info@klassikdigital.co.za March 14, 2023, 12:32 p.m.

Iconic South African brand Castle Lager has launched a first of its kind innovation in South Africa that will see by-products of its beer brewing process to produce bread that …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Dec. 12, 2022, 8:45 a.m.

It’s been 15 years since the first Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen trucks set out on a journey to combat hunger in South Africa.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Oct. 28, 2022, 8:33 a.m.

Patterns of food consumption have changed rapidly in recent decades. The impact of the modern diet, and specifically high-energy foods, on human health has led to serious ailments.

FoodForward SA Sept. 23, 2022, 10:10 a.m.

bp Southern Africa has partnered with SA Harvest in a long-term partnership that will deliver 55 million meals and contribute towards reducing methane emissions from landfills.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 9, 2022, 11:26 a.m.

The unhealthy packaged food you buy your family may be high in sugar, salt and saturated fat – all of which have been directly linked to life-threatening conditions like diabetes, …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 29, 2022, 9:37 a.m.

Twenty-three-year-old Welcome Magoso from Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal was crowned the winner of the 30th Championship Boerewors competition.

Shilo Aug. 23, 2022, 9:23 a.m.

To eradicate poverty is not possible - BUT we can all make an effort to bring some relief to those in need. Make a donation or start a campaign at …

Engen July 28, 2022, 9:06 a.m.

“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” – Nelson Mandela

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 28, 2022, 8:49 a.m.

In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of preserving and upholding human dignity, bp Southern Africa has announced a long-term partnership with SA Harvest, including involvement in its ‘Million Meals Month’ …

Abalimi Bezekhaya July 15, 2022, 2:38 p.m.

With soaring petrol prices and cost of food, supporting the organic micro-farming movement through Abalimi Bezkhaya is very important at this time. Rob Small from Abalimi sent the following note:

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 14, 2022, 2:59 p.m.

Chefs with Compassion are hosting their incredible #67000litres for Mandela Day Challenge again this year. It's an absolutely remarkable movement that's supported by home cooks, chefs, community kitchens and corporates …

FoodForward SA July 14, 2022, 11:21 a.m.

While 1994 represented a significant turning point in South Africa’s political history, economic justice was not realised.

Woolworths July 12, 2022, 11:18 a.m.

A new podcast series hosted by broadcast journalist Redi Tlhabi will give listeners key insights and a greater understanding of the major issues around the state of our food nation.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 25, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

In honour of ‘World Environment Day’, Clanwilliam saw the unveiling of phase two of the ChangeMakersHUB ‘Clanwilliam Legacy Garden’. It included the incubation and planting of 2,500 spekboom plants, the …

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 2, 2022, 3:47 p.m.

Moved by the work of a family run NPO that supports desperate residents of Alexandra township, Engen employee Nkateko Mabale has used the company’s Employee Community Partnership Programme (ECPP) to …

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 30, 2022, 9:50 a.m.

Ahead of Child Protection Week, which runs from 29 May to 5 June, South Africa’s largest volunteering platform forgood.co.za is calling on South Africans to donate toiletries, toys, and games …

Mustadafin Foundation May 30, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

Bikers For Change is a group of biker friends who have decided to travel 92, 200km on motorbikes from Cape Town, South Africa to Zanzibar, Victoria Falls and Tanzania, with …

Christel House South Africa May 28, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

Saturday, 28 May is World Hunger Day and the perfect time to donate towards our feeding programme. It’s true what they say – you can’t teach a hungry child.

FoodForward SA May 17, 2022, 10:40 a.m.

The gross inequality across the length and breadth of South Africa is palpable, disturbing, and not sustainable for long term growth, national security, and social cohesion.

Woolworths May 16, 2022, 11:57 a.m.

When the Living Soils Community Learning Farm was launched in March 2019, it had three focus areas where it hoped to make a meaningful impact: food production, young farmer skills …

Woolworths May 3, 2022, 5:31 p.m.

Woolworths South Africa was recently named a winner of the 2021 Change Agents Sustainability Award presented by Oracle.

FoodForward SA April 22, 2022, 9:53 a.m.

The torrential rains in KwaZulu-Natal over the past 2 weeks saw nearly 500 people lose their lives, more than 13 000 homes destroyed by the raging floods, and billions of …

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 22, 2022, 9:43 a.m.

(21 April 2022) Shoprite is donating R500 000 worth of tinned food and bottled water to communities affected by the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods, while its fleet of Mobile Soup Kitchens …

FoodForward SA April 20, 2022, 8:33 a.m.

South Africa has returned to a national state of disaster, this time in response to the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal.

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 14, 2022, 4:52 p.m.

(12 April 2022) Following heavy downpours in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Shoprite acted swiftly to bring relief to affected communities by dispatching three of its Mobile Soup Kitchens to alleviate hunger …

Mustadafin Foundation April 11, 2022, 9:57 a.m.

Mustadafin Foundation would want to bring about hope to people during the blessed month of Ramadhaan.

FoodForward SA April 7, 2022, 12:11 p.m.

More than one third of all the food produced in South Africa ends up in landfills – although most of this food is still in an edible and nutritious condition.

2nd HARVEST March 25, 2022, 7:50 a.m.

Wllington-based non-profit organisation, Outside The Bowl Africa, has reached its aim of raising R1 million while feeding 20 000 children in one day.

Mustadafin Foundation March 22, 2022, 10:12 a.m.

Malnutrition impacts a child’s development and impairs their ability to give their attention to their schoolwork.

info@klassikdigital.co.za March 14, 2022, 2:50 p.m.

The Blackburn Informal Settlement is a large-scale settlement situated within the boundary of the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement Development and is home to approximately 8000 people.

FoodForward SA March 8, 2022, 1:38 p.m.

There are over 5 million orphaned children in South Africa with 12,000 being added every month, including thousands of child-headed households.

FoodForward SA March 8, 2022, 1:16 p.m.

It is often said that food is the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. While this may be true, depending on your social context, …

Woolworths Feb. 24, 2022, 6:02 a.m.

While Christmas was some time ago, the joy that time of the year brings continues. Together Woolies and their customers raised R2.5 million which will empower various communities across South …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Feb. 21, 2022, 7:50 a.m.

Since a coalition of hunger relief organisations launched a petition on the 7th of February to protest the donation of R50 million by the Department of International Relations (DIRCO) towards …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Feb. 14, 2022, 11:06 a.m.

07 February 2022, Johannesburg: Retailers have begun to entice shoppers to splurge on flowers, chocolates and other gifts for that someone special this Valentine’s Day, but Potatoes South Africa is …

Woolworths Feb. 11, 2022, 8:57 a.m.

Chocolate, often referred to as the ‘food of the gods’, is undoubtedly one of our most favourite indulgent treats.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 19, 2022, 10:46 a.m.

January is traditionally known as the hungry season, as families often face a cash drought between mid-December salaries and the first pay cheque of the New Year.

Engen Jan. 18, 2022, 7:25 a.m.

Engen Queens Convenience Centre is determined to make a positive difference and play a small part in uplifting the Queenstown community.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 18, 2021, 8:57 a.m.

As part of its expansion plan to enable greater geographical reach, SA’s fastest-growing food rescue organisation, SA Harvest, has opened its fourth branch – this time in George in the …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 17, 2021, 7:48 a.m.

PepsiCo is expanding local partnerships and initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of its global Food for Good programme, pledging to grow affordable nutritious options.

FoodForward SA Nov. 10, 2021, 6:07 a.m.

FOOD JUSTICE MUST BE REALISED FOR PEOPLE TO BE TRULY FREE.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 9, 2021, 8:59 a.m.

GrandWest donates R285 000 for meal packs and school vegetable gardens.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 4, 2021, 8:53 a.m.

You’re invited to join SA Harvest at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, 6 November to find out more about how SA’a fastest-growing rescues food that would otherwise go to waste …

Greater Tygerberg Partnership Oct. 28, 2021, 4:58 a.m.

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) in collaboration with MES - Safe Space, GrowZA and Xylem yesterday officially opened Bellville’s urban food garden, known as the Life Changing Garden, with its …

Engen Oct. 18, 2021, 7:25 a.m.

Engen has pledged another R1 million fuel to FoodForward SA, to help power the delivery of nutritious food to vulnerable people across South Africa.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 15, 2021, 5:32 p.m.

The loss of biodiversity puts humanity at risk.

Woolworths Oct. 15, 2021, 10:19 a.m.

This year, R731million worth of food was donated to over 1400 charities across the country

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 12, 2021, 4:58 a.m.

Sun International chefs partner Rise Against Hunger in showdown for World Food Day.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 5, 2021, 6:55 a.m.

There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has added a further strain on South Africa’s already stagnant economy, leaving millions jobless and living in dire poverty.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 28, 2021, 7:50 a.m.

As food rescue organisation Chefs with Compassion (CWC) celebrates its 2 million meal milestone since launching in May 2020, software company, SYSPRO, has announced a partnership aimed at reducing unnecessary …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 21, 2021, 8:06 a.m.

Today, 42 companies have pledged a promising USD 345 million to contribute to ending global hunger as part of a new initiative led by key international organizations.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 14, 2021, 6:44 a.m.

South Africa has a growing hunger crisis and is running out of time. Nearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, non-profit organisations operating feeding programmes are increasingly under severe pressure …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 6, 2021, 12:55 p.m.

LAUNCH of Mhani Gingi Social Entrepreneurial Network’s state-of-the-art Agri-Processing Hub on 31st August 2021, will further empower marginalised women and communities being assisted in agricultural and food security activities.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 19, 2021, 11:47 a.m.

Nozizwe Mhlongo farms on 10 hectares of land in Sehlakoane, a rural area in Limpopo. Some of this land she uses for maize production which recently benefited from Bayer’s Better …

FoodForward SA Aug. 13, 2021, 12:19 p.m.

PEOPLE WITH NOTHING, HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE. Inequality, poverty and unemployment provide fertile ground for looting and lawlessness

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 10, 2021, 7:35 p.m.

SA Harvest and a large cohort of collaborators – donors, producers, manufacturers, and logistics companies – are actively addressing the devastation and hunger in KwaZulu-Natal following the unrest, with a …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 22, 2021, 11:32 a.m.

In 2020, Greenpop Co-Founder, Jeremy Loops rallied the support of his fans to raise over R700,000 to provide meals to communities who need it most.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 20, 2021, 10:26 a.m.

Over 280 participants in nine provinces and countless cities have proven the power of collective action, successfully smashing the target of #67000litres of soup set by food rescue organisation Chefs …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 14, 2021, 3:22 p.m.

The nationwide initiative to cook 67 000 litres of soup for Mandela Day is continuing despite the unrest gripping Durban and Gauteng.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 14, 2021, 3:12 p.m.

In the build-up to Mandela Day, Frogfoot Networks, a licensed open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has partnered with 20 charities across the country to provide a countrywide soup drive.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 20, 2021, 7:16 p.m.

The #67000litres for Mandela Day Challenge is on – and this year every South African with a kitchen and a heart for the hungry can participate.

Mustadafin Foundation June 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Mustadafin Foundation in partnership with the Delft community, hosted a mass cooking initiative, inviting different soup kitchens from the area to hand out hot meals within the communities.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 14, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

"The arrival of Covid-19 to South African shores has hit the economy in innumerable ways. One of the most important and prevalent is the sheer number of people that go …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 10, 2021, 8:09 p.m.

While inflation seems to be steadily increasing, the sharp April rise to 4,4% from 3,2% in March has largely been driven by transport costs and food prices.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 6, 2021, 7:29 p.m.

World Food Safety Day, which is celebrated on Monday, 7 June 2021, aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks, which contribute to …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 1, 2021, 5:35 p.m.

In celebration of World Milk Day on June 1, Bord Bia Africa is hosting a series of in-store and online campaigns throughout Africa to celebrate the health benefits of Irish …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 30, 2021, 3:51 p.m.

It's World Hunger Day, and there are exactly 141 days until World Food Day on 16 October. As you probably already know, we work hard not just to fight hunger, …

FoodForward SA May 27, 2021, 9:23 a.m.

Three months after launching in the Western Cape, FoodForward SA (FFSA) is adjusting the scope of its Food Parcel Programme and expanding it nationally, to reach even more vulnerable families …

FoodForward SA May 7, 2021, 10:29 a.m.

In October 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that “corruption has cost South Africa as much as R1 trillion”. This is a staggering amount of taxpayers’ money that was wasted, at …

FoodForward SA May 7, 2021, 10:04 a.m.

Mobile Rural Depots Increase FoodForward SA’s Eastern Cape Footprint

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 1, 2021, 7:34 p.m.

A Greener World has added Certified Organic to its portfolio of respected food labels, offering another competitively priced, rigorous certification option

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 30, 2021, 10:12 p.m.

SA Harvest, the national food rescue and advocacy organisation on a mission to end hunger in South Africa, is celebrating having passed the 5 million mark in meals delivered, a …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 30, 2021, 9:58 p.m.

Winston Churchill once said: “Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be, for without victory, there is no survival”.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 26, 2021, 9:41 a.m.

News about the first quarter for Outside the Bowl Africa!

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 20, 2021, 9:46 a.m.

There is more to potatoes than meets the eye and it is about time to thoroughly ponder the powerful position and potential that this much underestimated food source has, especially …

Shilo March 6, 2021, 8:23 p.m.

It has indeed been a privilege for Shiloh to provide our nutritious, well-balanced meals to the many who had lost their jobs or could not have earned a living during …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 4, 2021, 7:32 p.m.

INMED Partnerships for Children, a global humanitarian development organisation, has announced the launch of its first INMED Aquaponics® Social Enterprise (INMED ASE) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 28, 2021, 8:34 p.m.

It is with huge sadness that we share the loss of A Greener World’s Executive Director, Andrew Gunther, who passed away suddenly on Friday, 19 February.

FoodForward SA Feb. 23, 2021, 6:31 p.m.

SURPLUS FOOD BOOSTS IMPACT OF OVC CENTRES.

FoodForward SA Feb. 10, 2021, 7 a.m.

Only one thing is certain - these are uncertain times. In the space of only 11 months, we all find ourselves living in a very different world.

FoodForward SA Feb. 3, 2021, 7:46 a.m.

A pilot initiative between FoodForward SA, Feed the Nation Foundation and the WC Department of Health was launched on Friday, 29 Jan, which will identify and expedite food support to …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 13, 2021, 5:39 p.m.

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) is a new food label that allows you to choose meat, milk and egg products that have been farmed with real …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Dec. 23, 2020, 7:20 p.m.

Eased lockdown levels and social grants may have provided relief to some, but the queues for food support remain long at Mustadafin Foundation (Mustadafin).

FoodForward SA Dec. 8, 2020, 9:25 p.m.

A lady recently shared her story, on radio, of how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected her family. Two years ago, she and her husband agreed that she would leave her …

Hungry Lion Dec. 1, 2020, 7:43 p.m.

There were KING-SIZED smiles and joyful singing all around when the Grade R pupils at Simondium Primary School were treated to a yummy Hungry Lion lunch on Tuesday 3 November …

FoodForward SA Nov. 30, 2020, 4:28 p.m.

Pakama, Edgar and Walliya have little in common. They have never enjoyed a meal at the same table, yet their lives are interwoven. Responsibility glues them together.

Engen Nov. 20, 2020, 3:33 p.m.

Engen, South Africa’s favourite petrol station*, has stepped up to assist drought-stricken farming communities in Sutherland in the Eastern Cape as well as areas in the Free State that suffered …

Woolworths Nov. 4, 2020, 2:55 p.m.

There’s probably no better time to celebrate SA’s #foodheroes than this year of the COVID pandemic, and just after the month of October when World Food Day is commemorated.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 22, 2020, 8:21 p.m.

The possibility of your children and theirs having to rely on food relief organisations for nutritious food increases daily. Rising unemployment, increasing food prices and an ever growing population results …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 20, 2020, 11:09 a.m.

Hungry Lion is SHARING MORE than ever before with their Pay it Forward campaign, because it is always a good day to make someone's day!

Engen Oct. 19, 2020, 10:26 a.m.

As a company that cares deeply about the communities in which it operates, Engen has again moved to help marginalised members of society by partnering with FoodForward SA to commemorate …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 15, 2020, 5:25 p.m.

There is enough food produced globally to feed the world, yet, in Africa, recent estimates suggest that 73 million people are acutely food insecure.

Woolworths Oct. 14, 2020, 4:01 p.m.

On 16 October, the world unites in recognition of World Food Day which each year highlights the UN goal of achieving #zerohunger by 2030.

Engen Oct. 12, 2020, 7:17 p.m.

In response to severe drought across vast tracts of South Africa and the associated hardships experienced by many farmers, Engen partnered with AgriSA earlier this year to help support the …

FoodForward SA Oct. 6, 2020, 1:31 p.m.

Thank you, to all our donors and partners. It is through your support that we were able to achieve our goals in what was a milestone year!

FoodForward SA Oct. 6, 2020, 12:44 p.m.

South Africans are truly remarkable and unique. In spite of our very brutal past and the legacy we still live with, along with our very different cultures and sub-cultures that …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 1, 2020, 7:06 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a sudden and substantial negative impact on all sectors of our economy, and long-lasting effects on our communities. This year, we are celebrating our annual …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 18, 2020, 6:44 p.m.

Proudly South African QSR Hungry Lion, has shared more than 140 000 pieces of chicken with Mzansi in the first half of their Pay It Forward Campaign.

FoodForward SA Sept. 16, 2020, 8:20 p.m.

If the United Nations’ estimates are correct, SA's rural population will decline to 20% of the population by 2050. At the moment, the UN’s Population Division estimates SA’s rural population …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 14, 2020, 2:01 p.m.

Kingsley Holgate Foundation ready to put the new Land Rover Defender to the test during its latest Mzansi Edge Expedition.

Shilo Sept. 8, 2020, 5:19 p.m.

Shiloh Food entered some unknown territory during the last two weeks of March with the announcement of the National State of Disaster (COVID-19), followed shortly thereafter by a total lockdown …

FoodForward SA Aug. 28, 2020, 11:34 a.m.

Women account for two-thirds of the total job losses in South Africa, between February and April this year. According to the Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey published by the National Income …

Engen Aug. 25, 2020, 6:52 p.m.

As a company that cares deeply about the communities in which it operates, Engen has partnered with the Gift of the Givers to provide food relief and Personal Protective Equipment …

Engen Aug. 25, 2020, 6:29 p.m.

As a company that cares deeply about the communities in which it operates, Engen has partnered with the Gift of the Givers to provide food relief and Personal Protective Equipment …

Shilo Aug. 4, 2020, 6:25 p.m.

During lockdown Shiloh has distributed almost 20 000 meals above and beyond our regular meal production. Not to mention various tons of fresh fruit and veg, grocery parcels, vanity packs …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 22, 2020, 6:03 p.m.

Following the success of Uber’s partnership with Afrika Tikkun to provide food eCoupons to their driver and courier partners, Uber is now giving riders a chance to help those in …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 18, 2020, 5:53 p.m.

Today, for Nelson Mandela International Day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation together with its partners the Imbumba Foundation and the Kolisi Foundation launched the #Each1Feed1 Digital Voucher in Potchefstroom, North West …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 17, 2020, 5:52 p.m.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) this year observed Nelson Mandela International Day 2020 through outreach projects aimed at helping to fight hunger, in line with the global theme of #Each1Feed1.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 2, 2020, 7:38 p.m.

Despite the easing of the lockdown restrictions, many South Africans remain in dire need of help. Ever mindful of its role as an agent of positive change, Engen continues to …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 24, 2020, 7:33 p.m.

Agriculture will play a critical role in the economic recovery of South Africa in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rogz Academy June 11, 2020, 7:22 p.m.

Early May Mothers That Care, Boost Africa and Rogz Academy joined efforts in an attempt to alleviate hunger in the Dunoon and Joe Slovo areas.

Rogz Academy June 11, 2020, 7:09 p.m.

Mothers That Care, Boost Africa and Rogz Academy have joined efforts in an attempt to alleviate hunger in the Dunoon area.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 10, 2020, 7:11 p.m.

We are pleased to announce that our appeal for funding for our feeding programmes during the COVID-19 lockdown period, has to date managed to raise an outstanding amount of R12 …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 17, 2020, 8:37 p.m.

In response to the COVID 19 lockdown the Western Cape Government has established a humanitarian relief work stream in order to co-ordinate humanitarian relief efforts in the province.

Christel House South Africa May 13, 2020, 6:18 p.m.

Our staff members have shown just how special they are by not only supporting our students during the COVID-19 crisis, but also extending a helping hand to our neighbours who …

Woolworths May 1, 2020, 7:04 p.m.

In partnership with Woolworths, Infinity Culinary Training (ICT) has started serving around 1 000 nutritious meals per day to Cape Town’s most vulnerable communities.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 28, 2020, 4:17 p.m.

Freedom Day 2020 has been an unfamiliar experience given that we cannot gather with our loved ones and commemorate the day we voted in the country’s first democratic elections in …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 25, 2020, 11:24 a.m.

South Africa is a nation that is perhaps best described as a nation borne out of solidarity. The means by which we overcame our troubled past was by each group …

Woolworths April 22, 2020, 9:24 a.m.

Woolworths has announced a commitment of over R34 million to support a variety of initiatives to meet the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis in South Africa.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 17, 2020, 6:24 p.m.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has definitely caused some of the most challenging and uncertain times in our history. The lockdown has affected access to food for many of the most …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 14, 2020, 8:17 p.m.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation applauds the decisive leadership being given to South Africa by President Cyril Ramaphosa in addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Shilo April 8, 2020, 8:05 p.m.

Shiloh, nutritious meals in transit, answers some questions and provides some facts to ensure they keep their staff safe in this time and keeps providing nutritious meals to the people …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 25, 2019, 2:20 p.m.

The idea of growing meat outside an animal has been around for a long time. In 1931, Winston Churchill wrote that by the 1980s “we shall escape the absurdity of …