“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same” Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela has given 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. On July 18th, Nelson Mandela's birthday, we are calling for everyone to give 67 minutes of their time to serve with us as we feed the homeless. Why not team up with friends or work mates and make a difference? As Nelson Mandela himself said: "There is nothing more important in life than giving."

In 2002 the Department of Agriculture published the integrated food security strategy for South Africa which cited five key areas considered to be the key food security challenges in the country: 1. Inadequate Safety Nets Poor households are characterized by few income-earners, and many dependants. Many households are often primarily dependent on migrant remittances and social security grants, making them vulnerable to food insecurity 2. Weak Support Networks and Disaster Management Systems South Africa does not yet have a structured system of dealing with food security disasters, such...

As part of global movement for positive change begins with small actions. As each person acts, they fuel momentum toward positive change, raising awareness and expanding the reach of Mr Mandela’s values – fighting injustice, helping people in need and practicing reconciliation......Meals On Wheels Food Security and Development Agency kicked off the Mandela month in Tafelkop, Ward 100 Ethekwini Metro, phansi kwekhansela Mbuyiseni Mkhize, inkosi Cele by engaging I community needs assessments and food distribution to 50 families................"Let us take action in helping to make a difference, ...

The girls went from house-to-house, cooking, cleaning and washing for the beneficiaries because they are unable to do it for themselves. Over the Easter holiday 30 high school girls from Ntabamhlophe volunteered their time to help the needy. The girls have been meeting in an after-school club for the past year with Peace Corps and Meals on Wheels Food Security & Development Agency volunteer Melinda Morgan. The Goodhome Girls Club focuses on different life skills topics including HIV/Aids, teenage pregnancy, goal setting, careers and community service. As a club, the girls planned...