A recent article by Daily Maverick highlighted the role that FoodForward SA plays at the nexus of food loss & waste and food insecurity. It also highlights key obstacles, including the current food donations regulatory environment, to maximising surplus food recovery. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-24-using-food-surpluses-to-address-sas-hunger-malnutrition-crisis/
Congratulations to our Youth Supply Chain intern cohorts 11 (Cape Town), 12 (Johannesburg), and 13 (Durban) for completing their six-month programme. Our very successful SETA-accredited youth internship provides unemployed youth with valuable practical experience and training in supply chain, warehousing and logistics and prepares them… Read More »FoodForward SA’s Youth Internship Helps Address Youth Unemployment
Renowned chef, Stuart McClarty participated in our World Food Day activation at our Jhb branch. We sent him a ‘mystery box’ containing surplus food ingredients and challenged him to create something amazing using these ingredients that would highlight how ingredients considered “food waste” by many,… Read More »Repurposing The Surplus the Chef Stuart McClarty Way
On 20 November we observe World Children’s Day, which promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. In recognition of this day, we shine the spotlight on an extraordinary organisation, the Jakaranda Children’s Home, whose mission it is to create and increase… Read More »FoodForward SA Supports Organisations that Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Children
“This means a lot to us. Our boys can look clean and tidy around the house.” Melvin Koopman, programme director at Beth Uriel, shared with us what the donation of shaving products means to the young men attending their facility. Providing resources that give hope… Read More »FoodForward SA Supports Organisations that Transform the Lives of Men
Robyn Harry is a recent university graduate who is currently a marketing coordinator working in the financial services industry. She came across FoodForward SA while researching possible organisations at which she could volunteer. FoodForward SA (FFSA): What do you know about our organisation? Robyn Harry… Read More »Why I Volunteer at FoodForward SA
Today, 29 September, as we mark the United Nations’ (UN) World Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, it is crucial that we simultaneously reflect on the state of food (in)security and (mal)nutrition in South Africa. South Africa has more than enough food to… Read More »Actions to reduce food loss and waste and the regulatory environment in South Africa
Janine Azuma is a special needs educator at Ubuntu Academy and a regular volunteer at FoodForward SA. She was drawn to our warehouse in Lansdowne, Cape Town, out of a sense of curiosity. One day as she was walking past, she just “felt the urge”… Read More »Why I Volunteer at FoodForward SA
As the world unites to mark World Food Day on 16 October, one in five South African households begs for food – revealing the massive food insecurity facing our country, and our world. World Food Day commemorates the founding of the United Nations Food and… Read More »One in Five: The Stark Reality of Starvation on World Food Day
We are very excited to release our latest Annual Report, which highlights our key activities and social impact for the period 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. Promoting the SDGs With just seven years to go, and with most countries not on track to… Read More »FoodForward SA Releases 2022/2023 Annual Report