Karabo Nong  

The Food Environment programme helped me to concentrate on my studies without worrying about where my next meal would come from. Without the programme, I would have dropped out of school since I didn’t have any other source of funding. 

I have been receiving food parcels for a while. Knowing that I could rely on it provided me with a sense of security and stability. It also reduced the financial burden on my mother, as her income was not enough to cover both my student and our household expenses. 

I believe the programme offers students the opportunity to complete their education, leading to financial independence and the chance to uplift their family background. 

Donations from generous donors and sponsors not only help students such as me to access nutritious food and toiletries but also extend beyond the school environment – positively impacting the wider community.
 

Percent Maswanganyi 

Never be afraid to ask for help. There are people out there who are determined to see you succeed.

At one stage I faced numerous challenges to get by academically and buy food. The support provided by the programme contributed to my academic success, enabling me to complete my honours degree in record time. Before receiving assistance, I always wondered where my next meal would come from.

Once I received food assistance, my concentration improved, and I could redirect my energy towards my studies. The help from the programme lightened my load, allowing me to spend more time studying in the library, writing assignments, and seizing various opportunities for personal growth.

The assistance I received was the best thing that ever happened to me.

To potential donors and sponsors of the Food Environment programme, your efforts are not in vain; it is life-changing in ways that are incomprehensible. Without your assistance, many students – including myself – may face the possibility of dropping out of university. Your efforts create immense value in students' lives, and I  am forever grateful for your generosity.
 

Velelambeu Nevhutalu
 
The Food Environment Programme has been incredibly valuable to me, as it ensured that I didn't go to bed on an empty stomach and allowed me to feel like any other student.

It has greatly supported my studies by preventing me from falling behind due to lack of food or energy. The food parcels I received made a significant impact on my daily life by providing me with the essential nourishment that I relied upon.

Since receiving support from the programme, I have noticed positive changes in my academic performance and ability to focus on my studies. Before I received food from the Food Environment Programme, I would miss classes due to low energy levels. However, since receiving the food parcels, I have not missed any classes, and my academic work has improved as well.

I am immensely grateful for the help I received from the Food Environment Office.

To all those who has contributed to this programme and made it possible for people like me to benefit from it, please don't stop helping. Your acts of kindness, even on a small scale, make a tremendous difference in someone else's life.