SA Harvest and the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) today implemented a significant initiative aimed at alleviating the impact of hunger in the children cared for at Epworth Children\u2019s Village. This partnership, which continues to grow and includes 13 collaborative initiatives to date, is a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling food insecurity across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The activation, initiated by former MMA fighter Martin Van Staden in collaboration with SARLA\u2019s President Gavin Varejes, focuses on providing vital food supplies and essential items to children in need. SARLA\u2019s donation funded 2,835kg of much-needed products, including staple foods like rice, maize meal, long-life milk, and canned goods, as well as essential household items such as rechargeable lights, storage boxes, and educational resources. The power of SA Harvest\u2019s logistical expertise was leveraged to implement the initiative within 48 hours, drawing on its partnership with Boxer Superstores to secure competitive pricing and ensure the procurement of essential supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Martin Van Staden, who has been integral in the development of this initiative, was present at the event to help drive the mission forward. He was joined by prominent Rugby Legends, including Mac Masina, Elton Jantjies and Derick Minnie. These rugby heroes contributed not only with their presence but also by engaging directly with the children and staff, showing the deep commitment SARLA has to giving back to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Epworth Children\u2019s Village has been a beacon of hope for children in need for over 100 years. Located in Germiston, the village provides a safe, nurturing environment for vulnerable children, offering them a chance at a brighter future. With a focus on providing not just shelter but also education and emotional support, Epworth has become a place of healing and growth. The village is deeply committed to the welfare of the children it serves and relies on the generous support of donors and partners to continue its important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur continued collaboration with SA Harvest is about far more than just food donations,\u201d said Marius Schoeman, CEO of SARLA. \u201cIt\u2019s about showing that the values of rugby \u2013 teamwork, compassion, and support \u2013 extend beyond the pitch. Through this partnership, we\u2019re giving children hope for a better future and helping to ease the challenges they face daily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eugene Kriel, SA Harvest\u2019s National Operations Manager, echoed this sentiment, commenting on the significance of partnerships in creating lasting change. \u201cToday\u2019s event is a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we work together. By combining the strengths of SA Harvest\u2019s logistical expertise, SARLA\u2019s commitment, and Boxer\u2019s procurement solutions, we are not only addressing immediate food insecurity but also laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxer\u2019s contribution through competitive pricing further maximised the reach of SARLA\u2019s donation, ensuring that every rand spent went further in providing the children at Epworth Children\u2019s Village with the support they need. This strategic approach demonstrates the power of collaboration in maximising social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, SARLA\u2019s ongoing collaboration with SA Harvest aims to extend its reach to other vulnerable communities, continuing the mission of combating hunger across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About SA Harvest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SA Harvest is taking a revolutionary approach to ending hunger by addressing the systemic causes and leveraging innovative technology, while simultaneously tackling the immediate need through the effective solution of rescuing nutritious food and delivering it where it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About SARLA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) is an organisation committed to using the sport of rugby for societal development and empowerment. With a network of rugby legends, SARLA leads various social outreach programmes across South Africa to uplift communities and ignite positive change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SA Harvest and the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) today implemented a significant initiative aimed at alleviating the impact of hunger in the children cared for at Epworth Children\u2019s Village. This partnership, which continues to grow and includes 13 collaborative initiatives to date, is a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling food […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[188,39,167,189,13],"class_list":["post-939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-food-security","tag-agericulture","tag-food-security","tag-sa-harvest","tag-sarla","tag-sustainability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":941,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939\/revisions\/941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sustainability-handbook.alive2green.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}