As we approach the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) on 29 September, the pressing issue of food loss and waste in South Africa demands attention. Each year, over 10 million tonnes of food are discarded, severely impacting the country’s food security. Of the 31 million tonnes of food …
South African women are leading the charge in the fight against hunger. Undeterred by adversity, they spearhead organisations and implement life-saving programmes across the country, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Today, thousands of families across our nation face the struggle of putting food on the table. It is within this context that organisations like…
To combat South Africa’s food injustice, a non-profit food redistribution organisation, FoodForward SA (FFSA) has launched a petition to end hunger through the introduction of a food-donation policy. The draft policy recommends that surplus food be recovered and repurposed to address widespread food insecurity in South Africa.
There is a perception that surplus food is expired or…
This World Hunger Month, non-profit organisation, FoodForward SA (FFSA), has partnered with South African retailer Food Lover’s Market to encourage shoppers to donate a healthy, nutritious meal for only 68 cents.
More than 30 million people living in South Africa face food insecurity. The greatest food insecurity happens at the household level. Every day, parents…