One Cup Coffee is the latest small business to step forward with a plan to raise money and awareness in support of PSFA. It is heartening to see businesses at all stages of their growth journey supporting our work. Every kilogram of coffee sold from the One Cup Coffee website will enable PSFA to provide a child affected by poverty with daily cooked breakfasts and lunches while at school, for a period of 10 days. Says owner, Carl Schonland, “The work of the PSFA has been on my radar for many years. We now have an opportunity to contribute to the organization in a small but sustainable manner. As we grow our business, we can grow our support for the crucial work they do.” One Cup Coffee is also sold through selected Spars, OK MiniMarks and independent stores. The company aims to raise money for PSFA through these channels too and believes that the exposure PSFA receives on their packaging will help raise awareness for the organization and the work it does to a wider audience within the Cape Peninsula. One Cup Coffee was created with a simple idea in mind: How to solve the creeping complexity consumers face when choosing their coffee. “We wanted to create the perfect go-to speciality coffee brand. One house blend, made from ethically sourced green beans, medium roasted, to produce a consistently delicious and satisfying everyday coffee experience,” says Schonland. “A delicious hot cup of coffee is a simple pleasure on an ordinary day. A simple pleasure that becomes just that little bit more satisfying in the knowledge that its purchase has contributed to a programme that addresses a critical need for children in the short-term, with major positive benefits in the long-term.” If you would like to support PSFA through One Cup Coffee, please visit their website at www.onecupcoffee.co.za to get your coffee delivered to you.  ]]>

Produce such as rice could not be imported during the various lockdowns. This led to shortages across a range of products.

The increase in the cost of fuel

Legislative amendments such as the recent announcement of new minimum wages have also increased cost pressures.

PSFA is proud of the fact that we have for over the past four years, diligently managed to keep the cost of feeding a child at a minimal cost of only R450 for a year, despite many pressures including inflation. We trust that you will understand our situation and will continue to support the unique work to which we are devoted, which is to feed hungry school children.]]>

www.psfa.org.za.dedi817.jnb1.host-h.net or by EFT into our bank account: Standard Bank of SA, account No.: 070894159, Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ, Account Type: Cheque, using the reference CKFP – your name and surname. Another option of giving this festive season is, in lieu of purchasing Christmas gifts for family and friends, why not feed a child for a month at the cost of R62 or for a year at the cost of R450. This can also be done on our website. In closing, on behalf of our Voluntary Committee, Management Team, Staff and especially the 1000’s of vulnerable children on our feeding programme, we once again thank you for your generous support during 2020 and hereby take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season and joyous New Year. Keep safe and healthy. Petrina Pakoe Director  ]]>

Tori Turner, a 12-year-old from Muizenberg, who has her own business called To Have & To Hold Scrunchies that makes and sells hair scrunchies, has kindly offered to donate R10 to PSFA for each scrunchie she sells during November and December. You can buy Tori’s scrunchies at Just Peachy Hair, 176 Main Rd, Claremont or to place an order, send a WhatsApp to Tori’s mom, Lisa on 074 555 4696. The R10 donation we receive for each scrunchie sold will enable PSFA to provide four hungry school children with a cooked nutritious breakfast and lunch for a day.

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A Virtual Celebration for a Real Difference The COVID-19 pandemic has had a sudden and substantial negative impact on all sectors of our economy, and long-lasting effects on our communities. This year, we are celebrating our annual Blisters for Bread Walk in an untypical environment. While this popular charity family fun walk will not be taking place in its original format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PSFA invites you to join them in the fight against hunger by entering and participating in your own walk with family and friends in your neighbourhoods or communities from now until Sunday 8 November 2020. Enter now Enter your walk at the cost of only R60 on Quicket (Link: https://bit.ly/3hcu9I5). Your entry fee will enable PSFA to provide 24 school children effected by poverty with a nutritious cooked breakfast and lunch for an entire day. Virtual Celebration Concert Included in your R60 entry fee, is a complimentary ticket to the virtual celebration concert starring Cape Town pop sensations Jarrad Ricketts, Craig Lucas and Palesa Xola Toto (Idols season 15), which takes place on Sunday 8 November at 1 pm. For those of you who do not wish to do a walk and just want to watch the concert, the ticket price is also R60 and can be booked on Quicket. How you can win To stand a chance of winning a cash prize of R5 000 from Lucky Star and Heart FM, all you would need to do is the following:

• Create and print your own walk number card/s to be worn by everyone participating in your walk.
• Post your pictures or video clips showing the fun you are having during your walk. Remember to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations.
• When you post your pics and video clips, make sure to tag @HeartFM @LuckyStar @PSFA.org
• Use the following hashtags #WalkToFeed #UniteAgainstChildhoodHunger #PSFA #CelebrationConcert .
• You can also post on the Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star Virtual Celebration Walk & Concert Facebook event page, or email to info@psfa.org.za.dedi817.jnb1.host-h.net.
• Your walk could feature during the celebration concert.

Please note: Four entries will be randomly selected and each will win a R5 000 cash prize. All winners will be announced on Heart FM. PSFA also invites you to share your memories of the fun you have had participating in past Blisters for Bread Walks over the years in the form of photos, written accounts and videos. Some of these will be selected and shared during the celebration concert. If you are unable to join us virtually for the Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star Celebration Walk & Concert this year, we encourage you to consider making a donation. This can be done on Quicket; or by logging onto our website www.psfa.org.za.dedi817.jnb1.host-h.net. 100% of all donations will go towards school feeding and are tax-deductible. Get ready to walk, dance and celebrate with us. Quicket Link: https://bit.ly/3hcu9I5 [caption id="attachment_7688" align="alignleft" width="340"] Jarrad Ricketts[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7689" align="alignleft" width="282"] Palesa Xolo Toto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7690" align="alignleft" width="317"] Craig Lucas[/caption]]]>

Miltons Matsemela Inc., a law firm specializing in conveyancing, believes in giving back to the community. The main beneficiary of their community outreach programme has been the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) and for every property transfer instruction that they receive as a result of an estate agent’s recommendation, they make a donation to feed a child at school for a period of six months. This month Miltons have reached the milestone of R2 million in donations.

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