World Food Day 2025: Nourishing Hope Across the Northern Cape

In the vast and often rugged landscape of the Northern Cape, the need for food security and daily nourishment remains ever-present. This year, on World Food Day – 16 October 2025, Meals on Wheels Northern Cape proudly joined the global movement to highlight the importance of ending hunger and ensuring access to nutritious meals for all.

Our dedicated teams worked tirelessly in towns and communities across the province, preparing and delivering over 3,500 freshly cooked, nutritious meals to individuals and families in need. From the dusty roads of Kuruman to the heart of Kimberley, our volunteers brought not only meals—but care, dignity, and hope.

World Food Day, spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, reminds us that “The future of food is in our hands.” But here in the Northern Cape, we know that it’s also in the hands of everyday heroes—our cooks, drivers, donors, and volunteers—who work behind the scenes all year round.

“You don’t need to wait for a special day to make a difference,” says Meals on Wheels Northern Cape coordinator, Gershon Naidoo. “Every plate of food we deliver is a message of hope—and every act of kindness helps us move one step closer to ending hunger.”

While World Food Day shines a spotlight on the issue, the work doesn’t stop here. In a province where many still face food insecurity, we are reminded that every day is an opportunity to serve, uplift, and nourish.

“Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world.” – Norman Borlaug

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed their time, resources, and compassion to this year's World Food Day initiative. Together, we are feeding bodies and nourishing souls—one meal at a time.

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