Transforming Lives

Through

Charity in Motion

Charity in Motion

Bringing Hope , Comfort, and Nourishment to the Northern Cape

Fighting hunger, poverty, and isolation across the vast heartland of South Africa - one warm meal and one caring connection at a time.

A woman in a yellow safety vest holding a large bag of groceries, standing next to an older man with a cane, wearing a patterned hat, a light vest, and a blue shirt. They are inside a community service setting with other people in the background.
A group of cyclists riding on a winding mountain road, closely packed, with a yellow vehicle in the foreground and trees on both sides of the road.
People working together at a food distribution table outdoors, sorting and packing food items, with various food packages and supplies on the table.
Founder of Meals on Wheels Community Services Dr Denis Baird with Effort Bhebe Finance Director, Late Mrs Drina Engelbrecht National Director and Gershon Naidoo Programmes and Marketing Director

Meals on Wheels Community Services Northern Cape operates as a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to alleviating hunger and uplifting the most vulnerable members of our society - including the elderly, the disabled, child-headed households, and impoverished families.

Who We Are

Pictured Above: Effort Bhebe, Drina Engelbrecht, Dr Denis Baird (Founder), & Gershon Naidoo

Vision

A hunger-free Northern Cape

Mission

Transforming Lives through Charity in Motion

Our Community Services

Home Meal Deliveries

Daily distribution of freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced warm meals delivered straight to homebound beneficiaries, the elderly and frail individuals.

Home Meal Deliveries

Rapid deployment of warm meals, clean water, blankets, and essential supplies during localised crises like fires, flooding or severe weather,

Community Kitchens

Non-perishable food hampers provided to families experiencing acute poverty, joblessness, or crisis situations.

Emergency Food Parcels

Centralised hubs offering hot food, clean dining spaces, and social connection for community members who cannot be reached via home delivery.

Home Meal Deliveries

Winter warmth drives, hygiene kit distributions, stationary packs for underprivileged learners, and social welfare checks.

Areas of Service

  • Frances Baard District

    Kimberley (Provincial Headquarters)

    Galeshewe, Roodepan & surrounding townships

    Jan Kempdorp, Hartswater, Warrenton, Barkley West

  • John Taolo Gaetsewe District

    Kuruman

    Kathu & surrounding rural villages

  • Pixley ka Seme District

    De Aar

    Colesberg, Victoria West, Hanover

  • ZF Macawu District

    Upington

    Keimoes, Kakamas

  • Namakwa District

    Springbok & surrounding outlying farming/rural settlements

Extreme Cycle 4 Hunger 2027 - Cycling for a Hunger-Free Future

The Extreme Cycle 4 Hunger 2027 is Meals on Wheels Community Services Northern Cape’s primary annual endurance fundraising and community outreach event. Over 1400+ kilometres of rugged terrain, a dedicated team of cyclists and support crews will ride to raise funds, drive public awareness, and deliver hands-on charity along the route.

The Route: Covering key legs across South Africa into the heart of the Northern Cape and onto the Western Cape

Outreach on the Go: The tour is more than a ride - it is a mobile relief operation. Cyclists stop at designated community centres, special needs schools and frail care facilities to distribute:

  • Nutritious meals to local communities

  • Emergency food parcels to vulnerable households

  • Care packages for the elderly and frail care centres

  • Stationary packs for primary school children

How to Get Involved

  • Financial Donations: One-off or monthly contributions directly fund ingredients, fuel and kitchen operations

  • Volunteer: Join our cooking crews, distribution teams, or event support staff

  • Corporate Social Investment (CSI): Partner with Meals on Wheels Northern Cape for a Section 18A tax-deductible charitable giving

  • In-Kind Giving: Donate food produce, kitchen equipment, or vehicles.

Two cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses, riding bikes on a road, making victory signs with their hands, surrounded by other cyclists in a race.

Upcoming Experiences

Extreme Cycle for Hunger | Johannesburg to Cape Town

ZAR 13,800.00

Take on the challenge. Tour includes:

>Accommodation

>Meals

>Road Support

>Cycling Kit

Register

Upcoming Experiences

Extreme Cycle for Hunger | Kimberley to Cape Town

ZAR 10,400.00

Take on the challenge. Tour includes:

>Accommodation

>Meals

>Road Support

>Cycling Kit

Register
Two men in cycling gear exchanging a bag of groceries outdoors, smiling and shaking hands, with other people in the background.
A man in a blue cycling jersey and black pants, wearing a white helmet, holding a microphone and a smartphone outdoors.
A group of people, including women in wheelchairs and a young girl, holding hands and offering support and comfort outdoors during daytime.
A group of cyclists riding on a paved road through a grassy landscape during the day, all wearing helmets and colorful cycling gear.
A truck with a large banner on its side that reads "Meals on Wheels Community Services" and features a logo of two adults and a child holding hands. The truck is driving on a road with a rocky hillside and some greenery in the background.
A cyclist in a blue and green jersey and black shorts is receiving a large bag of food from a man in a blue shirt, while others with cameras and safety vests observe. The cyclist is standing on a truck bed, leaning forward to take the bag.
A man in a colorful cycling jersey is smiling and holding a young boy on a bicycle, both looking happy, with people and a large truck in the background.
A man with sports sunglasses and a cycling jersey is surrounded by young children of various ages and ethnicities, some sitting on his lap and others standing around him. The scene appears to be outdoors with a large group visibly gathered.
A man wearing a blue shirt, a green safety vest, and a cap is sorting canned goods at a food distribution event. There are boxes and cans of food around him.
A man wearing glasses and a blue T-shirt sitting in a white utility truck, smiling at the camera.
A person wearing a blue cycling jersey and a white helmet riding a black bicycle on the side of the road, with a yellow safety line, and a row of cars including an orange JAC vehicle ahead on the road.
A police officer speaking to a driver inside a white marked police car on a road. The police car has blue and yellow markings and flashing lights on top. The officer is wearing a bright yellow reflective vest and a hat. The scene appears to be during
A woman wearing a blue cycling jersey, black shorts, and a black helmet is riding a road bike on a trail with dry grass and bushes in the background. She is smiling and raising her left arm with two fingers in a peace sign.
Three female cyclists standing in front of a brick wall, wearing blue cycling jerseys with sponsors' logos, helmets, and sunglasses. One woman is holding a water bottle, and another is sitting on a white bicycle.
A woman in cycling gear, wearing a helmet and sunglasses, is holding her bike and adjusting a stop sign.
A man in a blue cycling jersey smiling as another man leans forward with his head on the cyclist's chest, both sharing a joyful moment at an indoor event surrounded by seated people.

Commitment to Collective Progress

At Meals on wheels Community Services Northenr Cape, we believe that long-term social impact is never achieved in isolation. The vast geography and unique socio-economic challenges of our province demand more than temporary relief - they require sustainable, unified action.

For us collective progress means creating an ecosystem where communities, corporate partners, local leadership, volunteers, and donors work in tandem to uplift the Northern Cape.

Discover Our Work
Five people standing under a canopy, shaking hands and smiling. They are outdoors on grass, with a parking lot and trees in the background. One person is holding a bag, and some are wearing athletic clothing. Running for a hunger free South Africa

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Two people wearing masks and hats are getting groceries near a fence outside. One person is holding a shopping cart filled with bags, and there are houses and power lines in the background.
Group photo of the Griquas Rugby Team in sportswear on stage with hashtag #TBT and quote about changing the world from Mike Satterfield.
Two people sitting against a corrugated metal wall outdoors. The person on the left is a light-skinned man with short brown hair, wearing a black T-shirt and sandals, who is smiling and looking at the woman. The person on the right is a dark-skinned woman with short black hair, wearing sunglasses, a patterned shirt, a skirt, and sandals, sitting on a white bucket with her hands on her lap.
Two people wearing face masks, one holding a shoe and the other holding a box, standing in front of a brick wall with boxes stacked behind them. Shoe Drive with Shoprite
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Group of nine people standing outside near a church sign that reads 'BEACONSFIELD KIMBERLEY,' wearing white shirts and jeans or skirts, smiling for the photo. Area Office Team of Meals on Wheels Northern Cape