The voluntary general committee, management, and staff at the Peninsula School Feeding Association extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, partners, suppliers, and friends for your outstanding support throughout 2024. Your generosity and commitment have been invaluable in helping us continue our mission to combat child hunger.

We wish you all a joyous Christmas filled with blessings and a happy, prosperous, and peaceful New Year! We also extend our warmest wishes for a wonderful Hanukkah to our Jewish supporters.

Please note that our offices will be closed from Wednesday, 11 December 2024, and will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We look forward to continuing our work together in 2025!

As a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes behind our school nutrition support programme, namely the volunteer food handlers, feeding coordinators, teachers, and principals, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), in partnership with the remarkable Lana English, presented the HEROES II Gala Concert at Artscape on Wednesday, 27 November.

The evening was a tremendous success, highlighting remarkable talent and generosity. A near-capacity audience enjoyed stellar performances from an outstanding line-up of artists, including Lana English, Victor Siljeur, Sian Atterbury, Loren Erasmus, Faried Swartz, Moe-ain Daniels, Sienna Jayne D’Oliveira, Izzy Gomez, Alyssa Isaacs, and the Masikhule Community Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Siljeur. They were joined by the Constantia Primary School Choir, the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town, and the Drums and Pipes of the Cape Town Highlanders, all receiving a well-deserved standing ovation.

A special shout out to Regina Malan, the concert director, whose exceptional talent, dedication, and generosity brought the vision of HEROES II to life.

The evening also included the launch of Moe-ain Daniels’ new music video for his latest single, Wanna Make You Happy, written by Tony and Clive Ridgway. It also featured an exciting raffle featuring a grand prize of a three-night stay at the Maison Montagne Guesthouse in Franschhoek, valued at R9,000. Debbie de Wit was the fortunate winner, with her ticket drawn during the interval. The raffle raised an impressive R12,300 for PSFA, making a significant impact.

Beyond the captivating music and celebration, the HEROES II Gala Concert had a higher purpose: raising awareness and vital funds for PSFA’s mission to ensure no child in school goes hungry. Every ticket purchased, donation made, and applause given contributed to this crucial cause, helping children thrive academically and beyond.

PSFA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following who made the HEROES II Gala Concert an outstanding success:

• The audience, for their steadfast support in buying tickets and attending the event.
• Lana English, for producing this extraordinary show and selecting PSFA as the beneficiary.
• Regina Malan for the sterling job she did directing the concert.
• The singers, dancers, Masikhule Community Orchestra, Constantia Primary School Choir, Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town and the Pipes and Drummers of the Cape Town
  Highlanders – your performances were outstanding.
• Artscape, for generously providing the theatre and its services.
• The technical crew for all their hard work backstage, resulting in the smooth running of the concert.
• Webtickets for generously waiving its commission on ticket sales for the concert. We are sincerely grateful for this kind gesture.
• The media for their excellent coverage and promotion.
• Maison Montagne Guesthouse, for donating the fabulous raffle prize.
• Viking Print, for sponsoring the printing of the posters.
• LIFE Brand, for their exceptional design work on the posters, programme, and social media.

Your support is deeply appreciated and truly changes the lives of the children we serve. Together, we are not just feeding bodies but also nurturing bright futures. Thank you for being part of this journey!

On Friday, 22 November, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC: FGPR) announced a generous donation of $25 000 (R436 150) to the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA). This contribution will enable numerous schools participating in PSFA’s nutrition support programme to obtain Gas Compliance Certificates for their kitchens and equip them with gas stoves where needed.

The donation was made as part of LPG Week, an annual global gathering of propane marketers and their vendor partners hosted by the Paris-based World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA). This year’s event took place from 18 to 22 November in Cape Town. The announcement was marked by visits to two schools supported by PSFA.

PSFA Director Petrina Pakoe and her team hosted representatives from Ferrellgas, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) to showcase the impact of their school nutrition support programme. The visit, which took place at HJ Kroneberg Primary School and Axios School of Skills, highlighted the positive outcomes of their generous donation. During the visit, the schools were gifted new three-burner gas stoves and catering equipment. As a token of appreciation, each school presented a gift to Michelle Maggi, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Ferrellgas. Some students expressed their gratitude through heartfelt songs and dances.

“Propane is a global solution to the challenges posed by outdated and hazardous cooking technologies,” said Zertuche. “The employee-owners of Ferrellgas are proud to support PSFA with this donation and to showcase how propane can be a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels.”

Petrina Pakoe expressed PSFA’s gratitude for Ferrellgas’ support: “We are sincerely thankful for this generous contribution, which will significantly enhance our school nutrition programme. This donation will allow us to assist schools in meeting the costly gas compliance regulations, ensuring they can continue preparing meals efficiently and safely. Gas is the most cost-effective and efficient method for cooking large quantities of food. We are inspired by Ferrellgas’ commitment to environmental health and their dedication to the well-being of children in South Africa.”

Pakoe also emphasised the importance of such collaborations: “Partnerships like this are essential in empowering us to sustain our mission of providing nutritious meals that support children’s education and well-being.”

The WLGA highlights the dangers of traditional cooking methods, noting that indoor air pollution caused by smoke from open fires and outdated stoves claims approximately 4.3 million lives annually. Alarmingly, someone dies every eight seconds due to the inefficient use of biomass fuels, with women and children being the most affected.

This meaningful partnership between Ferrellgas and PSFA not only supports safer and more sustainable cooking practices but also underscores the vital role of corporate social responsibility in uplifting communities.

About Ferrellgas

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., through its operating partnership, Ferrellgas, L.P., and subsidiaries, serves propane customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Its Blue Rhino propane exchange brand is sold at over 68,000 locations nationwide. Ferrellgas employees indirectly own 1.1 million Class A Units of the partnership through an employee stock ownership plan. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. filed an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2024. Investors can request a hard copy of this filing free of charge and obtain more information about the partnership online at www.ferrellgas.com.

About WLGA

WLGA is the authoritative voice of the global Liquid Gas industry and represents the full Liquid Gas value chain. It brings together over 300 private and public companies operating in more than 125 countries involved in one, several or all industry activities; develops long-term partnerships with international organisations; and implements projects on local and global scales. The Association was established in 1987 and granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1989. The WLGA promotes using Liquid Gas to foster a safer, cleaner, healthier and more prosperous world.

Programmes Manager

 REPORTS TO

Director

 A great opportunity exists with the Peninsula School Feeding Association for a Programme Manager. This position is based in Cape Town (Philippi) and reports to the Director. If you are meticulous, innovative, customer-oriented, a fast learner, and a professional, this position is for you!

The successful candidate should be able to perform the following as required and or allocated to you by the Director and/or work requirements.

Job responsibilities:

• Programme Management
• Operational Management
• Staff Management
• Institutional Management
• New institutional applications
• Programme Duties
• Research Management
• Access, analyse and Act on Data to mitigate organisational
• Compiling of a monthly Board
• Liaising with Key Stakeholders

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-confident
• Present and facilitate
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively set priorities
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and situations
• Performance orientated – possess initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation to make things happen and gets things done, self-starter working well with limited supervision
• Willingness to work after hours
• Excellent work ethic
• Emotional intelligence, including the ability to be empathetic, sensitive and understanding
• Ability to listen and create an environment of trust
• Ability to coach and mentor

Minimum requirements

 A degree in Social Science or similar will be an

• Minimum 5 – 10 years experience in the field
• Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills)
• Valid Code 8 Driver’s License
• Must be willing to travel to all the different
• Must be well presented, professional and have excellent communication
• Must have managed staff
• Salesforce knowledge and experience is

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Only Applicants considered for the role will be contacted.

Closing date: 30 November 2024

Should you wish to apply, please forward a copy of your CV with 3 contactable references as well as a cover letter to recruitment@PSFA.org.za

 If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

The remuneration package is competitive.

In celebration of World Food Day 2024, held on October 16, with the theme “The right to food for a better life and a better future,” the PSFA team joined hands with the Iliso Care Society in Section C, Khayelitsha, to prepare and serve hot meals to 1,000 vulnerable residents. Alongside the meals, each person also received a food parcel.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to SA Harvest, The Tiger Brands Foundation, Lucky Star, and The Noodle Factory for their generous contributions to the food parcels. Your support made a significant difference in ensuring these individuals enjoyed a warm meal and essential food supplies to take home.

Based in Section 2, Khayelitsha, the Iliso Care Society, a registered non-profit organisation, is dedicated to community upliftment and operates across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape. Their impactful programmes and services include:

🔸 Food Garden
🔸 Home-Based Care
🔸 Early Childhood Development
🔸 Nutrition Programme
🔸 Baking Project
🔸 Toy & Book Library
🔸 Life Skills Training
🔸 After Schools Programme
🔸 YOLO (You Only Live Once)
🔸 Creative Cards Initiative
🔸 Waste Management & Recycling
🔸 WeCare Centre (Research & Education)
🔸 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

“World Food Day is a powerful reminder of how access to nutritious food can impact individuals and communities. We are proud to partner with Iliso Care Society to serve 1,000 people today and grateful for the incredible support of our donors in making this possible. Together, we are working towards a future where no one has to go hungry.” Petrina Pakoe, Director of PSFA.

On Tuesday, 3 September, our director, Petrina Pakoe, and project coordinator, Alen Roberts, had the pleasure of presenting Olwenene Fatyela, a learner at H Venter Primary School in Ashton, with a brand-new wheelchair. PSFA is proud to support this school through our nutrition services.

Olwenene, who has astrocytoma of the spinal cord, was thrilled by the gesture. This act of kindness was generously made possible by Pesca Atlantic, who purchased the wheelchair on our behalf.

A delighted Olwenene Fatyela surrounded by (left to Right) Brendall Maart (NSNP: Cape Winelands Education District), Fezeka Qole (Olwenene’s mother), Alen Roberts (PSFA), Mervan Pekeur (Chairman of the SGB), Xola Qole (Olwenene’s father), Maroenay Kuhn (feeding co-ordinator at H Venter Primary), Petrina Pakoe (PSFA) and the principal of H Venter Primary, Charles Pretorius.

On Sunday, 25 August 2023, over 7 000 participants, ranging from families to friends of all ages, braved the cold and rainy weather by gathering at the Green Point Cricket Club to take part in the Peninsula School Feeding Association’s (PSFA) 56th Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star Charity Family Fun Walk.

The event, featuring 5km and 10km walks along the scenic Sea Point Promenade, raised an impressive R703 536 through entry fees and donations. This amount will enable PSFA to serve daily nutritious breakfasts and lunches to 1 050 schoolchildren affected by poverty for an entire year, a direct and significant impact of everyone’s contribution.

The walk attracted high-profile attendees, including Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, MEC for Education David Maynier, MEC for Cultural Affairs & Sport Ricardo Mackenzie, and Cape Town Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews. Oceana Group CEO Neville Brink, Lucky Star Managing Director Lourens de Waal, and PSFA Chairman Brian Benatar joined them.

After completing the walk and receiving their medals—because everyone who participates in Blisters for Bread is a winner—participants enjoyed complimentary refreshments provided by Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages. They were then treated to a fantastic live concert featuring top South African artists Jarrad Ricketts and Krista Mafakala Jonas and lucky walker number draws with lots of prizes up for grabs. Heart FM presenter Gershawn Coetzee and PSFA fundraising manager Charles Grey co-emceed the concert, adding to the day’s excitement.

PSFA extends heartfelt thanks to the following who contributed to the success of this year’s event:

• All participants in the 10km and 5km walks
• Lucky Star, our main sponsor
• Bidfood South Africa, our support sponsor
• The City of Cape Town, sponsor of services
• Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, our official hydration & logistics partner
• Heart FM, our official radio partner
• People’s Post, our official print media partner
• Bizcommunity.com, our official digital media partner
• The Lions Club volunteers, who helped with marshalling
• The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) for sponsoring public toilets
• Sportsmans Warehouse branches for handling entry registrations and providing prizes for the People’s Post readers’ competition
• Banks R & L Hiring, for offering a great discount on catering equipment for PSFA’s hospitality area
• Oxford University Press and the Table Bay Hotel for purchasing hospitality packages
• All companies that purchased group entries
• Olympic, for sponsoring hoodies for PSFA staff
• Cape Town Tourism, Nutribullet For Health, and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages for providing prizes for the lucky draw and media competitions
• NOMU and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages for sponsoring products for our VIP hospitality area and the VOC
• Warren Lodge and the LIFE brand team for expertly managing the social media for the event
• Top Events SA, for the fantastic job done organising the event on our behalf

“Blisters for Bread is a shining example of the positive change that can be achieved when a community unites for a common cause. By raising funds to feed impoverished schoolchildren, this event not only fills hungry tummies but also nurtures hope, unity, and the belief in the power of collective efforts to transform lives,” said Petrina Pakoe, Director of PSFA.

Mark your calendars! Blisters for Bread 2024 is set for Sunday, 31 August. We can’t wait to see you there!

Following the success of last year’s HEROES Gala Concert, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) is thrilled to announce the HEROES II Gala Concert at Artscape on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

This musical event aims to raise awareness of child hunger and generate vital funds to support PSFA’s mission of eradicating hunger in schools across the Western Cape.

This year’s concert will once again feature internationally acclaimed opera and musical theatre singer Lana English, alongside a diverse group of local talents, promising a rich blend of voices and performances.

Sian Atterbury will deliver soulful renditions of popular musicals, while Loren Erasmus will add her unique touch, ensuring an evening rich in emotion and musicality.

Moe-Ain Daniels’s captivating performance and Victor Siljeur’s melodic baritone are set to deeply resonate with the audience, while Faried Swartz’s charismatic presence will add an extra layer of charm to the concert.

Sienna Jayne D’Oliveira’s debut with “Tomorrow” from Annie is a fantastic choice for showcasing hope and resilience, and Izzy Gomez’s innovative contemporary dance will introduce a fresh and dynamic element to the evening.

The Masikhule Community Orchestra, dedicated to music education and cultural diversity, will join forces with the vibrant Constantia Primary School Choir and one of Cape Town’s oldest and best-loved choral groups the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town.

Under the direction of Regina Malan, a visionary in the music industry, this Gala concert promises an unforgettable musical journey.

Attending this special event guarantees an evening of musical enchantment and contributes to a meaningful cause that makes a difference in our community.

Book your tickets at Webtickets by clicking on the poster below.

For any inquiries, please contact Charles Grey at PSFA at charles@psfa.org.za or 021 447 6020 or 071 262 5199.

What initially began – in 1958 – with a warm bowl of soup and bread has grown into a hot breakfast of maize meal and a cooked lunchtime meal, consisting of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. on Wednesday 17 July at the Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant in Granger Bay, saw these humble, yet nutritious, warm and filling meals revamped. After 16 years, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) menu has been given a makeover. It still includes staples such as samp, rice, sugar beans, soya, pilchards in tomato sauce, fresh vegetables and fruits. However, there is now a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruit and meals are being prepared differently – with the addition of noodles, chicken livers, soya variants and raisins.

To showcase just how delicious these simple staples can be, renowned celebrity chef and PSFA ambassador – Zola Nene – revitalised these local flavours, and added her own dash of creativity and pizzazz to create meals for guests at the launch to sample. These tasty treats included:

• Canapes of chicken liver pate en croute and creamy samp croquettes
• A tasting menu of
  • Pilchard fish cakes served with apple and cabbage slaw
  • Imfino pasta
  • Rice and chicken soya bowls
  • Sugar bean curry, uPuthu and Ushantini

‘Food is an essential part of my community and culture and I am passionate about promoting local ingredients. I enjoy the challenge of reworking humble staples to produce wholesome, tasty and nutritious food,’ says Zola Nene. ‘The work that PSFA does is incredible. They are not simply serving a plate of food to thousands of schoolchildren in the Western Cape but are changing lives.  I feel privileged to be part of a solution to alleviating hunger.’

Learners from St Paul’s Primary School, a school on PSFA’s nutrition support programme welcomed the guests with traditional songs and dances. Top Cape Town singer Loren Erasmus sang a song between each serving of the taster meals prepared by Zola Nene and the guest speaker, Helen Donkin, a public health and nutrition consultant who analysed the new menu on PSFA’s behalf concluded the launch with a talk entitled ‘Big impact of tiny nutrients’.

The director of PSFA, Petrina Pakoe, is a product of the PSFA school feeding programme. ‘I know what it’s like to go to bed hungry and the value of that daily meal,’ she says. ‘I am who I am today, thanks to PSFA. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them, which is why I am so passionate about providing meals for children in need.’

‘But’, she explains, ‘it goes beyond a simple plate of food, it is about ensuring the meals are filling and nutritious. Adequate nutrition is essential for the growth and development of children and to help combat malnutrition and related health issues,’ says Pakoe. ‘And, although RDA differs for different age groups and between genders, our meals have been analysed by nutritionist, Helen Donkin, in terms of the macro and micronutrients, minerals and vitamins.’

The PSFA volunteer general committee and staff would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude to the following:

• Zola Nene for finding time in her busy schedule to devise the menu and cook the taster meals using our school feeding menu ingredients
• Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant for sponsoring the venue, their chef and students for assisting Zola in the kitchen and the hospitality students for serving the meals
• Fresh Fruit Logistics for the financial donation that was used to purchase ingredients
• Dorria Watt from KC Communication for the outstanding job she did managing the public relations for the event
• Helen Donkin for being the guest speaker
• Loren Erasmus for singing
• The learners from St Paul’s Primary School for singing and dancing

How you can help

‘Feeding is what we do,’ says Pakoe, ‘Over the years we have been fortunate to fulfil our vision and expand the programme.  Interest on investments allows us to cover all operating expenses. This means 100% of donations are directed exclusively to the school feeding programme.’

It is thanks to donations, the generosity of business and bulk buying that PFSA is able to keep costs to a minimum. For this pilot phase of the menu, the budget – until March 2025 – average out to R4-67 per learner per day or R888-00 per year to supply two meals a day, over the 190 school days. A donation to sponsor meals for a child, for a year, is still set at R670-00, with PSFA subsidising the difference during this pilot phase.

If you’d like to help, PSFA offer options from monthly donations to feeding a child or a class for a month or a year, adopting a school, sponsoring a kitchen or adding PSFA as a MySchoolCard beneficiary.

They say that ‘people who give you food, give you their heart.’ PSFA, the donors and volunteers are truly giving their hearts to thousands of learners in the Western Cape.

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The Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) is delighted to announce that our much-anticipated annual family fun walk, Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star, will take place on Sunday, August 25, at the Green Point Cricket Club.

Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star is not just a walk; it’s a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ensuring that no child goes to school hungry. With the generous support of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers, PSFA aims to raise awareness of childhood hunger and funds to provide nutritious meals to impoverished children at schools across the Western Cape.

The event, which will start in Stephan Way, Green Point and end at the Green Point Cricket Club, will include two routes along the scenic Sea Point Promenade, a 10km walk starting at 07h30 and a 5km walk starting at 08h15. Every person who enters will receive a medal and refreshments sponsored by Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages.

In addition to the walk, participants can look forward to exciting entertainment featuring top Cape Town singers Jarrad Ricketts and The Voice finalist Krista Jonas, food stalls, and activities for all ages, making it a perfect morning out for the whole family. Plus, every step taken and every Rand raised will make a tangible difference in the lives of children who rely on PSFA’s feeding programme.

“We are happy to be hosting our 56^th Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk,” said Petrina Pakoe, director of PSFA. “This event is not only an opportunity to come together as a community but also a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals at school. We invite everyone to join us as we walk towards a hunger-free future.”

“The City of Cape Town is thrilled to be part of Blisters for Bread, an initiative that feeds over 30,000 school children daily and ensures pupils can learn on a full stomach daily. Our partnership with the Peninsula School Feeding Association for Blisters for Bread is our contribution towards ensuring a hunger-free future for South Africa’s children. We want to encourage residents and visitors to join the thousands of walkers in playing a role towards this goal.” Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security

Entries are now open, with various registration options available to accommodate individual and group entries. The entry fee is R100, which will enable PSFA to provide 28 school children affected by poverty with a nutritious breakfast and lunch for an entire day. Only online entries will be accepted. Entries closed at midnight on Monday, August 19, and are limited to 6,000 people, so please enter early to avoid disappointment.

To enter or learn more about the event, please visit www.psfa.org.za. If you have any enquiries, please contact Top Events at info@topevents.co.za or WhatsApp at 0661394210.