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In the realm of addressing hunger and food waste, partnerships play a pivotal role in effecting change and driving impact. They can evolve over time, transforming from initial collaborations into impactful, solutions-driven initiatives grounded in mutual respect and a shared vision. The journey of SA Harvest and the OneFarm Share Programme is a testament to the power of such partnerships.

SA Harvest – on a mission to end hunger

At its core, SA Harvest is on a mission to end hunger in South Africa. Since its inception in October 2019, the organisation has delivered 47,1 million meals and rescued 14,2 million kilograms of food from going to waste. Its commitment to this mission has been unwavering, and it has achieved remarkable milestones along the way through its unique business model built on the pillars of food rescue and systemic intervention, underpinned by a bespoke technology platform.

OneFarm Share - improving food security by accelerating farmer growth

OneFarm Share is an integrated impact platform facilitated through a partnership between Standard Bank and HelloChoice, designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in the agriculture value chain, namely: food waste, emerging farmer development, and food insecurity. At its core, OneFarm Share acts as a digital match-maker for food requests from registered charitable organisations and available fresh produce. Since its official launch in February 2021, OneFarm Share has distributed over 19 267 tonnes of fresh produce resulting in an incredible 76+ million meals being created. There are currently 547 contributors on the platform - this cohort comprises 444 emerging farmers (of which, 129 are female), 78 commercial farmers, 14 food producers and packhouses, and 11 market agents.

The birth of a partnership

In June and July 2021, SA Harvest embarked on a partnership journey with the OneFarm Share Programme in SA Harvest’s three main areas of operation – Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. This collaboration began with a simple yet profound goal: to rescue surplus food, support emerging farmers and redirect it to those in need. In the first year, SA Harvest received donations totalling 1,759,111 kilograms of fruit and vegetables from the OneFarm Share programme.

Full Statement Attached

Issued by COO of SA Harvest, Ozzy Nel