Cooperation, collaboration and common action
1. Dream it
The Agri SA surplus food aid campaign began as the Covid-19 pandemic impacted negatively on the livelihoods of many communities that were in dire need of basic food supplies. As the pandemic disrupted the South African economy, the reality of the ever-increasing rate of hunger and unemployment in many communities could not be overlooked.
2. Build it
Agri SA and its affiliates had to step in and try to combat the spike of hunger and devastation by buying surplus food from farmers across the country and giving food parcels to communities in need.
3. Grow it
This initiative started in June 2020 and was rolled out into two phases as Agri SA received a very generous donation of R1 million from Yara Africa Fertilizer during the Covid-19 pandemic. As food parcels and soup were handed to the communities during phase one of the initiative, we started receiving more donations and assistance and the initiative grew to become a success.
Strategic focus
Provide food security to communities in need.
Awareness without compromising human dignity.
Coordinate and manage food aid effectively.
The Agri SA surplus food aid campaign was launched in 2020.
Between 2020 and 2021, Agri SA and partners distributed almost 330 tons of food aid to food-insecure communities throughout South Africa that were left destitute due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the consequences of weak economic growth.
Partners
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