The recent Daily Maverick article about children in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga having to “take turns to eat” because their families are struggling to put food on the table, is heart wrenching but sadly, not surprising and indicative of what thousands of households in under-served communities… Read More »Understanding Household Food Insecurity: “We Have To Borrow Money From Loan Sharks To Buy Food”
On April 2, FoodForward SA hosted our annual stakeholder breakfast at the Century City Convention Centre, an occasion dedicated to thanking our donors and sharing the impact of our work across the country. Nearly 100 guests, including donors, our brand ambassadors and sponsors, joined us… Read More »Honouring Our Partners and Celebrating Collective Impact at FFSA’s Stakeholder Breakfast
April marks Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers worldwide. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on those who selflessly dedicate their time, skills, and passion to creating positive change in their communities. FoodForward SA is incredibly… Read More »Inviting all Corporates: Celebrating Global Volunteer Month at FoodForward SA
Building strong partnerships with local communities is key to addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable food systems. One such inspiring story comes from the Sinethemba Community Organisation in Khayelitsha, a vibrant collective that has seen its efforts to grow fresh produce transformed through its involvement… Read More »Food Gardens Connect Update: Celebrating Sinethemba Community Organisation’s Harvest of Hope
It all began in 2017, with three hungry kids. Puleng and his two older brothers were the first children to receive a meal from what would later become the Walk A Mile In My Shoes (WAMIMS) Youth Centre based in Klerksdorp in the North West.… Read More »From a Simple Meal to a Lifeline: The Story of Walk A Mile In My Shoes (WAMIMS) Youth Centre
African Angels School was established in 2012 to provide parents of children who live in households with low incomes with a local, affordable, quality primary school. We started with 28 children in 2012, and we now have 158 children attending every day, in grades R–7.… Read More »Letter of Appreciation to FFSA Donors
We have temporarily paused all online applications while we update our online application flow process. We expect to complete this process within the next three months. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The collaboration between FoodForward SA (FFSA), Stellenbosch University, and the Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a story of serendipity, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a tangible impact on South Africa’s food security landscape. This… Read More »Research for Impact: How Africa’s Largest Food Distribution Organisation Collaborates with Researchers to Improve Operations
Food loss and waste have far-reaching consequences, particularly for the environment. Food waste contributes to substantial greenhouse gas emissions, both during production and once it ends up in landfills. When food decomposes anaerobically (without oxygen) in landfills, it releases harmful methane, a potent greenhouse gas.… Read More »Why South Africa Needs a Food Donations Policy
Since launching the Mother and Child Nutrition Programme in the Witzenberg municipality in November last year, we have received positive feedback that reflects the impact of this life-changing initiative. The programme is a crucial part of our ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition and stunting, which… Read More »Positive Impact in Witzenberg: An Update on the Mother and Child Nutrition Programme