Food Parcels
Nearly two-thirds of South African households are food insecure, of which 17% are critically under-nourished*
*National Food and Nutrition Security Survey, 2024
The distribution of food parcels has been at the heart of
Arm in Arm’s services since our beginning in 2000.
Arm in Arm's Food program helps fulfill the food stability challenges across 3 townships (Gugulethu, Malungeni, and Tipini). Residents determine which households are most in need of food support and will receive a parcel.
Contents are purchased directly by Arm in Arm from local retailers to help support the economy.
AIAIA leaders oversee the actual distribution of parcels to ensure they reach the intended household
Parcels contain essential ingredients to prepare traditional family meals: cooking oil, flour, sugar, rice, beans, samp (a local grain), and frozen chicken.
One parcel will help feed a household for 6-8 weeks
Parcels are purchased entirely by contributions from Arm in Arm donors and no recipient pays any fee
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Gugulethu
The Arm In Arm In Africa delegation has been traveling annually to the townships near Cape Town, South Africa since 2000, partnering with the JL Zwane Center, a Presbyterian Community in the Gugulethu, population 360,000.
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Malungeni
Malungeni, a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is challenged with limited employment opportunities, inadequate transportation and education. The resulting poverty makes it difficult for people to adequately feed their families.
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Tipini
The informal settlement of Tipini is a community that faces major challenges on a daily basis. The men, women, and children of Itipini reside in extremely sub-standard housing, located in an environment that provides little, to no human services.
Additional Food Programs
In addition to food parcels in townships, Arm in Arm supports two partner organizations with food funding:
St. Luke Hospice, located in Khayelitsha near Cape Town, provides comprehensive end-of-life support to the dying and their families. AIAIA funds enable St. Luke's home visits to include meals specially designed for the dietary needs of the household.
AIAIA has had a long-term relationship with Tender Loving Care Orphanage in the township of Barcelona. Our funds support the feeding of 40 children cared for at the orphanage.
