This Mandela Day, make your 67 minutes count with Chefs with Compassion's #67000litres campaign
Chefs with Compassion's flagship initiative, #67000litres for Mandela Day, is back for its sixth year—and the call to action is simple: cook, donate, or spread the word. Whether you're a home cook with a few extra ingredients, a community group looking to make a difference, or a business wanting to give back, there's a way for everyone to get involved.
Since 2020, the campaign has cooked a staggering 450 259 litres of soup, serving more than 1.8 million cups to hungry South Africans. In 2025, the goal is to cook more than 100,000 litres of soup, feeding over 400 000 people and raising funds to sustain Chefs with Compassion's work throughout the year.
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