Welcome to
Food 4 Thought
We are a community-based NGO committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Our organization is driven by a collective passion for helping others and creating lasting change within our community.
Who we are
and our objectives
We are located in Stanford, in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Through our various programmes and initiatives, we aim to empower individuals, promote inclusivity, and foster a sense of belonging and support for all members of our community.
We believe in the strength of collaboration, sustainability, and accountability, and strive to uphold these values in everything we do.
Together, we work towards building a brighter, more equitable future for everyone.
We…
Provide pre-primary care and education
Empower the Youth
Have established a thriving vegetable garden
Economically strengthen communities
Focus on workable and sustainable initiatives
Food 4 Thought Projects
FUNIMFUNDO PRESCHOOL
FUNIMFUNDO PRESCHOOL
In 2003 our school was opened, Funimfundo ("seeking knowledge"), and caters for 75 children, who live at the Die Kop informal settlement as well as the suburb of Thembelihle situated closer to the village of Stanford.
CRÈCHE REGISTRATION AND HOME-BASED CRÈCHE DEVELOPMENT
CRÈCHE REGISTRATION AND HOME-BASED CRÈCHE DEVELOPMENT
Food 4 Thought is contracted by the Western Cape Education Department to assist 27 crèches to comply with the registration process.
YOUTH 4 THOUGHT
YOUTH 4 THOUGHT
The purpose of the Food 4 Thought Youth Programme is to empower Youth who live in poor and under-invested communities to reach their higher potential by championing their own thoughts and ideas into reality.
ZIZEMELENI CO-OP
ZIZEMELENI CO-OP
On 1 May 2019, the Zizemeleni Primary Cooperative was established. Food 4 Thought secured the use of state land situated around the school, with the aim to establish two large agriculture sites.