In South Africa, the statistics are staggering: 15,9 million* people face the threat of hunger, while over a third** of the food
produced in our country ends up in landfill.
For decades, Woolworths has been working towards creating a positive impact to alleviate hunger in South Africa, as access to food
is a basic human right. The Woolworths Community Inclusive Justice Institute aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2
of a #ZEROHUNGER FUTURE by 2030. This is one of the ways we bring meaning to our Inclusive Justice commitment and ensure
that we LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND.
*15.9 million - STATS.SA 2024
**CSIR - FOOD WASTE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT STUDY 2021
To promote access and inclusion, Woolworths is committed to empowering young agripreneurs, farmers, women, youth
with disabilities and food-stressed communities. By supporting local organisations, we help them grow more food, improve livelihoods
and strengthen food security. In this season of giving, we invite you to join us in making a difference by donating to the #ZEROHUNGER
2030 initiative. Together, we can alleviate hunger and create lasting change – every bit helps!
#ZEROHUNGER2030
OUR PARTNERS AND INITIATIVES
We've partnered with leading organisations to uplift and empower communities as we address food insecurity. Some of these
initiatives help children meet their nutritional needs, equip farmers with the skills to grow food, and help to distribute
surplus food to communities.