Peninsula School Feeding Association | Our School Nutrition Support Programme

The harsh reality of too many children today.

In their critical early years, malnutrition will stunt development.

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has devastated families and communities, leaving children orphaned, vulnerable, traumatised, without a breadwinner to provide for them, and alone to head their own households.

Many learners leave very early for school without having eaten breakfast.

They come without packed lunches and ask others for food.

They are too weak and hungry to pay attention or learn. Many faint in class.

How We Feed Hope

When a school reaches out to PSFA, we begin with a careful assessment to understand the needs of its children. If the school qualifies, we provide all the essential ingredients, cooking equipment, and utensils needed to prepare nutritious meals. Dry ingredients are delivered monthly, while fresh vegetables and fruit arrive every week, ensuring every child receives a balanced and wholesome meal.

Our programme empowers communities: schools recruit volunteers—often unemployed women—who are trained by PSFA to prepare and serve meals safely and with care. Through this, we don’t just feed children; we build skills, confidence, and community strength.

To bring this life-changing support to your school, download and complete the PSFA School Feeding Application Form and email it to info@psfa.org.za

Please note: Only schools not currently part of another feeding programme can be approved to join PSFA’s initiative.

What we provide

Ingredients for a set weekly breakfast and lunch menu.
Catering equipment including pots, serving spoons, knives, colanders, potato peelers, chopping boards and can openers.
Gas stoves and gas bottles.
The supply of cooking gas to all the schools on our nutrition support programme when needed.
Plates and spoons for the learners to eat with dignity.
Training of the volunteers who prepare, cook, and serve our meals at each respective school on our nutrition support programme. Most of our volunteers are unemployed parents.
Ready-to-use kitchens at selected schools – Thanks to donor funding, PSFA has supplied 135 kitchens at schools, complete with plumbing, electricity, heat extraction, storage facilities, security gates and window bars.

The Positive Impact of our Feeding Programme

Improved nutrition: Our school nutrition support programme provides nutritious food to learners who may not have access to a balanced diet. This helps to improve their overall health and reduce the risk of malnutrition.
Improved academic performance: Proper nutrition is essential for brain development and cognitive functioning. Studies have shown that students who receive regular meals through our school nutrition support programme perform better academically than those who do not.
Increased energy and productivity: When the learners have access to regular meals, they can better concentrate and focus on their work or studies. This leads to increased productivity and improved performance in school, improving their long-term prospects and helping to break the cycle of poverty.
Improved mental health: Access to regular meals can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which can have a positive impact on mental health.
Poverty alleviation – Our school feeding programme provides peace of mind to the parents/guardians who cannot afford to provide their children/wards with nutritious meals while at home, improving overall food security in the communities we serve.
Reduced crime and social problems: PSFA’s school feeding programme has played an integral role in reducing crime and social problems by providing a positive outlet for people in need. When people have access to food and other basic necessities, they are less likely to resort to illegal activities to survive.
Increased community engagement: PSFA’s feeding programme has brought people together and helped to build a sense of community, leading to increased social connections and a greater sense of belonging.
Community empowerment - our volunteer food preparers receive ongoing mentorship and training.

Our School Nutrition Support Programme

The harsh reality of too many children today.

How We Feed Hope

What we provide

The Positive Impact of our Feeding Programme

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