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The Citizen
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
R5 soup campaign aims to feed thousands this winter
FEED the Nation, in partnership with Pick n Pay, has launched its Soup for SA initiative where customers can purchase a packet of Pick n Pay soup for just R5 and help feed vulnerable communities this winter. The initiative has been launched across all Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores nationwide and will run from May 19 to June 29. Also read: Durban's oldest museum showcases City's heritage Seventy-five percent of the donated soup will be distributed through 2675 Pick n Pay School Club-registered primary schools nationally, while the remaining 25% will be allocated to local civil society organisations selected by each hypermarket. Customers can purchase any quantity of soup packets, swipe their Smart Shopper card, and donate the packets at the designated vehicle trailer near the store entrance. Each soup packet donated equals one entry into a draw where one lucky Smart Shopper will win the trailer. 'As winter sets in, the need for food support grows significantly, especially in vulnerable communities. At Feed the Nation Foundation, we're proud to stand alongside our customers and partners to help meet this increased demand. Together, we're not only providing nourishment but also hope and dignity to those who need it most,' said Deirdre Mullins, national CSI manager at Pick n Pay, supporting Feed the Nation Foundation. The Soup for SA initiative is in partnership with Feed the Nation which celebrated its five-year milestone in April. To date over 45 million food parcels have been distributed to help tackle food insecurity and hunger amongst South Africa's most vulnerable communities. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Pick n Pay and Feed the Nation collaborate to make a difference
As South Africa braces for a chilly winter, Pick n Pay is encouraging its customers to lend a helping hand to vulnerable communities through its Soup for South Africa initiative. The initiative, which has been rolled out across all Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores nationwide, launched five years ago in partnership with Feed the Nation Foundation and will run from May 19 to June 29. The initiative is a lifeline for South Africans battling with food insecurity during the cold winter season. Read more: Pick n Pay launches 100% reusable bag 'As winter sets in, the need for food support grows significantly, especially in vulnerable communities,' said Deirdre Mullins, national CSI manager at Pick n Pay. How it works: Purchase any quantity of Pick n Pay soup at a cost of R5 per packet, Swipe your Smart Shopper card, and Donate the soup at a designated trailer at the store's entrance. According to Mullins, the initiative is a crucial step in restoring the dignity of food-insecure individuals. Also read: Pick n Pay Northgate closed temporarily due to Covid-19 fears 'At Feed the Nation Foundation, we're proud to stand alongside our customers and partners to help meet this increased demand. Together, we're not only providing nourishment but also hope and dignity to those who need it most.' Once the donations have been received, they will be distributed to schools. '75% of the donated soup will be distributed to 2 675 primary schools through the Pick n Pay School Club, while the remaining 25% will be allocated to local civil society organisations selected by each hypermarket,' said the retailer in a statement. The initiative is the foundation's latest effort to combat hunger since its inception in 2020. What started out as an emergency response to food insecurity brought on by Covid-19 has grown into a powerful movement, with the foundation having provided over 45 million food parcels to vulnerable communities. To make the process even more rewarding, every donation will be entered into a draw where one person will walk away with the trailer. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: A grand opening for Pick n Pay At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
