- Food Security-
Feed the future
Food security in lower income areas has been an ongoing challenge in South Africa. The Feed the future programme is our response to this.
- 2024 Impact-
Parlock, KwaZulu-Natal
The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation recently delivered smiles and nourishment to 28 children at the Lakehaven Child & Youth Care Centre. Along with essential supplies, the foundation provided groceries to sustain the home and treated everyone—including the five caretakers—to a delicious pizza feast
East London
We recently stepped in to help the Helping Those in Need organisation in East London with essential groceries. This incredible organisation not only provides a safe haven for 18 abused and abandoned children but also serves over 5,500 meals monthly to men, women, children, and the elderly across East London who cannot provide for themselves.
When they called for help on social media, we were proud to answer. Together, we’re ensuring they can continue their essential work.
- 2023 Impact-
Zamdela Township, Free State
As part of our NoChildorFamilyWithoutaChristmas initiative, grocery hampers, toys, books, and clothing were donated to more than 500 abused, abandoned, and underprivileged families and children who are often forgotten about during the festive period.
Together we were able to make their Christmas a little brighter.
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Kyalami, Gauteng
Being the light South Africa needs this #MandelaMonth
In an effort to alleviate hunger and restore dignity amongst the most desperate, the Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation team provided groceries and outdoor toys to the Khayelitsha and Kyalami communities:
- Khayelitsha, Western Cape: Groceries and outdoor toys provided to the Yiza Ekhaya Soup Kitchen in the Khayelitsha township which feeds over 200 children and adults on a daily basis
- Kyalami, Gauteng: Groceries provided to a family of 4 in Kyalami, who had depleted their savings and lost all sources of income.
Lenasia, Gauteng
Essential groceries were supplied to a widowed woman facing financial difficulties as she battles a life-threatening illness and cares for her disabled child.
Bertrams, Johannesburg
A 60 year old woman from JHB requested assistance in moving to a more secure housing facility after living in a homeless shelter for over 8 months.
We provided a new single bed set, bed sheets , duvet, crockery, cutlery, and groceries to aid her journey in starting over.
Zakariyya Park, Johannesburg
The foundation received a call from a family in Zakariyya Park that tragically lost their 23 year old son in a car accident on Friday, 21 April 2023. We responded by providing groceries ahead of the funeral taking place on Sunday.
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation donated grocery hampers, toys, and treats to the homeless and orphaned children of Johannesburg, making their 2022 Christmas a little brighter.
Lenasia, Johannesburg
The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation donated over 550+ non-perishable food, perishable food, cutlery, stationary, and outdoor toys to the NISAA Women’s shelter housing 15 abused women and The Aryan Benevolent Home housing 45 abused and abandoned children.
Midrand, Johannesburg
The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation closed off Mandela month with the distribution of hot dogs and oranges amongst the most vulnerable in the Midrand area.
Mamelodi, Pretoria
A stainless steel sink, tap, and lockers have been installed at the Shirinda Primary School to mobilize the school’s kitchen to administer its own food scheme whilst enhancing hygiene and safety.
Plastic View, Pretoria
200 loaves of bread were donated to CRC Pretoria for distribution amongst families affected by the fire in the Plastic View informal settlement in March 2022.
Pretoria
The official launch of The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation was commemorated by sharing the love and excitement amongst the local Pretoria community.