A child cannot focus on a maths problem when they’re thinking about food. It sounds simple, but it is a reality faced by many learners across South Africa every day. While classrooms are places of learning and opportunity, hunger has a way of demanding attention. When a child arrives at school on an empty stomach, […]
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Imagine trying to focus on a lesson when all you can think about is your next meal. For many children across South Africa, this is not a rare occurrence. It is their reality. While classrooms are designed to be places of learning and opportunity, hunger can make even the simplest task feel impossible. A hungry […]
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On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) was honoured to participate in a special knowledge-sharing session hosted by WITH (Wholistic Interest Through Health), an international non-governmental organisation based in South Korea. The session formed part of WITH’s Africa Regional Conference in Cape Town and brought together approximately 20 leaders and regional […]
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In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day 2026, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) and Fine Music Radio (FMR) are inviting Cape Town businesses to take part in the Mandela Day Corporate Sandwich-Making Challenge at Artscape on Friday, 17 July 2026. The event, which will take place in the Marble Foyer from 11:30 to 12:37 – […]
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At the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), every meal we provide represents far more than food on a plate. It is a promise to thousands of children that they will have the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive. That promise remains at the heart of everything we do. Like many organisations and families […]
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On Thursday, 28 May 2026, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) hosted its annual Principals’ Protocol Meeting at Southpoint Studios in Pinelands, bringing together school leaders to reflect on the organisation’s impact and strengthen collective efforts to address child hunger across the Western Cape. Held on World Hunger Day, the gathering embraced the global theme, […]
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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 16, at the Green Point Common Sports Grounds. Blisters for Bread in association with Lucky Star is not just a walk; it’s a symbol […]
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When we talk about the challenges facing education in South Africa, the conversation often centres around overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, infrastructure and unequal access to opportunity. Those challenges matter. But there is one barrier that affects learning before a lesson even begins. Hunger. A child who arrives at school hungry is not arriving ready to […]
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In South Africa, millions of children rely on school meals for more than nutrition. For many learners, that meal is what helps them concentrate in class, stay energised through the day and continue attending school consistently. That is why the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) plays such an important role in education across the country. […]
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The PSFA general committee, management, and staff are delighted to welcome Chelsey Eckstein as our new Bookkeeper, effective 5 January 2026. Chelsey takes over this important role from Nicky Samual, who retired at the end of March after her valued service to the organisation. We extend our sincere gratitude to Nicky for her dedication and […]
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