FEEDING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
SA Harvest is an NPO that has delivered 20 million tonnes of food since its inception in October 2019. It has again joined forces with leading logistics partners to tackle the challenge of delivering nutritious food to communities facing severe food insecurity. Through a collaboration with DSV Logistics, CHEP and Habata Farm, a complex operation was orchestrated to transport surplus melons and butternuts to the Missionvale Care Centre near Gqeberha.
Logistics addresses food insecurity on a large scale. When immediate intervention is needed to rescue fresh, nutritious food in large volumes, a seamless coordination to move produce quickly is essential. The support from DSV and CHEP was instrumental in ensuring that a huge amount of fresh fruit and vegetables donated by Habata Farm did not go to waste.
Habata Farm donated 18 bins of melons and butternuts and DSV navigated the pickup and delivery during the busy Christmas period, ensuring the fresh produce arrived on time. One Farm Share, in partnership with CHEP, sourced and delivered crucial rotating bins. CHEP provided its services free of charge, ensuring swift movement along the supply chain. With no forklifts at the Missionvale Care Centre, volunteers formed a human chain, underlining the determination behind this logistical operation. The produce was distributed to families in Bethelsdorp, many of whom face daily food insecurity.
Over 6.5 million South Africans experience hunger daily, while 10 million tonnes of food are wasted each year. SA Harvest continuously expands its impact by refining logistics, forging new partnerships, and streamlining processes to ensure surplus food travels to where it’s most urgently needed.
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