Is #zerohunger achievable by 2030 given the huge challenges we face? By Andy du Plessis South Africans recently celebrated their 25th Freedom Day. In many respects we have come a long way as a nation. And yet, we are behind in so much development and the slow progress means that we are ultimately failing our…
FoodForward SA was proud to receive a Platinum Award at the 2018 Community Chest Impumelelo Social Innovation awards ceremony at the Artscape Opera House on Wednesday, 28 November. FoodForward SA was one of only 3 organisations to win a Platinum award, each of which includes a R50,000 cash prize. “We applaud the excellent work these…
Madswimmer donate R10 000 to FoodBank SA after completing the highest swim in the world. Madswimmer is an NPO whose members complete daring swims in order to raise funds for various charities. Since its creation 7 years ago, they have raised almost R6 million, which they use to change people’s lives. Dedicated and just a little…
FoodBank SA is challenging you and your family this Family Day, to make a difference in the lives of those living without food in South Africa. Family Day is a South African celebrated holiday, a day for families to come together to share a meal, or just enjoy some quality time together. FoodBank SA is…
The recent State of the Nation address provided very little substance and direction regarding how government will address the present economic challenges, leaving little comfort to ordinary South Africans and businesses in government’s ability to boost investor confidence and stimulate economic growth. The weakening of our currency, along with a countrywide drought and rising food,…
Imagine running away from your place of birth, to a strange country thousands of kilometers away with little knowledge of whether you will ever see your home again. This is what happened to 16 year old Mary and her family, when they fled to South Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result…
FoodBank South Africa is proud to have established a partnership with The Fruit Cube, a company that delivers fresh and nutritious fruit straight to your office. As their first donation the Fruit Cube has donated 3000 Top Red apples to FoodBank SA. The Fruit Cube provides fresh, seasonal snack fruit to offices with the aim…
