#Move4Food
#Move4Food: Tackling Student Hunger Together
“Not knowing where your next meal will come from is a reality for many South Africans, including university students. Food insecurity at South African universities often goes unnoticed due to the misconception that university students are privileged and have their basic needs met.”
— Karen Bruns, Senior Director: Development & Alumni Relations
The Campaign
The #Move4Food fundraising campaign was launched in August 2018 with the goal of raising funds to help sustain the food security initiatives at Stellenbosch University (SU). Together with the student leadership, we have implemented various actions to tackle food insecurity on our campus in this student-led fundraising campaign to change the picture of student hunger at SU.
Continuing the Campaign
Initially intended to run from 2019 to 2021, the campaign remains active due to the ongoing need for food support among students. As part of the Bridge the Gap (BTG) initiative, #Move4Food continues to raise awareness, reduce stigma around hunger, and bring the university community together to support students in need.
Impact and Achievements
- R2 million raised since 2018 through donor contributions.
- 223 students were supported in 2021 with R261,250 in food allowances.
- Cash allowances ranged between R500–R900, with some students receiving multiple rounds of support.
- The Tygerberg Pantry Project, established in 2015, provides essential food and toiletries to students on the Tygerberg campus.
How You Can Help
Your contribution to #Move4Food will provide immediate assistance to students in need, helping them focus on their academic success without worrying about food security.
[Click here] to see how your support has transformed lives.
“Not knowing where your next meal will come from is a reality for many South Africans, including university students. Food insecurity at South African universities seem to get little attention due to the perception that those attending university are privileged and have their basic needs met.” — Karen Bruns, Senior Director: Development & Alumni Relations.
The #Move4Food fundraising campaign was launched in August 2018 with the goal of raising funds to help sustain the food security initiatives at Stellenbosch University (SU) over three years, from 2019 to 2021.
Together with the student leadership of 2018, 2019 and 2020, we have implemented various actions to tackle food insecurity on our campus in this student-led fundraising campaign to try to change the picture of student hunger at SU.
The campaign’s focus has been, and continues to be, on creating awareness of the issue, destigmatising being hungry and bringing together our community in a way that demonstrates our solidarity.
Your support of the #Move4Food campaign not only touches our students’ lives every day, it is a powerful and exemplary demonstration of your commitment to transforming the lives of young people and the future of our country. Click here to see how your donations have made a difference in the lives of our students.
