Saiosh Continues Commitment to Food Scarcity Project - FoodForward SA
Monday, 05 October 2020
Saiosh Continues Commitment to Food Scarcity Project
Saiosh has continued its commitment to the Food Scarcity Project together with other Professional Bodies and FoodForward SA. This is as a result of two of the most significant risks to have emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic; the potential of social
unrest and a likely increase in crime. Both these risks if left untreated, have the potential to result in riots, looting, damage to property and harm to people. Not forgetting (on the back of unemployment, the loss of income and poverty) hunger,
starvation and desperation.
Even before COVID-19 reared its head, millions of South Africans went hungry every day.
If there was ever a time for us to stand together and reach out a helping hand, it’s not only now but over the next several years as well. That said, relief efforts are not immune to corruption, as we have witnessed in South Africa’s own national
programmes as well as those of other countries.
In March this year, FoodForward SA as the champion to help with this initiative and together with 14 other professional bodies, led a campaign to raise funds for those who are vulnerable.
This is phase 2 of the food campaign. The need is more dire now as we see that 4 out of 10 people lost their jobs since lockdown, leading to more South Africans being left stranded with no income and food.
Leading up to World Food Day on 16 October 2020, now more than ever, we need to come together again to meet the increased challenges presented by COVID-19. Be part of this initiative, donate now to FoodForward SA.
Watch the interview where Jeremy Maggs talked to Andy Du Plessis, Managing Director at FoodForward SA about how they are fighting hunger and meeting the needs of South Africans impacted by COVID-19.
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In the words of Andy Du Plessis, Managing Director of FoodForward SA: “We use quality edible surplus food from the supply chain, so our model is sustainable and environmentally friendly. Because all the food is donated, it costs us only R0,85 to provide
one meal. We also prioritise providing food to the most vulnerable groups - children, women and youth. And, since 75% of our beneficiary organisations focus on education, skills development, women and youth, our food is a catalyst for social change
in under-served communities.”
This is an amazing drive with far-reaching humanitarian, economic and societal benefits from an organisation with decades of proven integrity in their work. Because, in the spirit of ubuntu, when we feed our nation, we feed ourselves.
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