Food Security goes further than simply feeding the hungry. In order to ensure long-term growth for both body and mind, we need to focus more on the nutrient value of foods for those most vulnerable.
The products produced by ECHO are fortified to provide the necessary vitamins and nutrients that a child needs to fight against malnutrition. All funds raised contribute to eradicate this scourge that affects 25% of the children in our country.
The era of COVD-19 has brought home the stark reality of the dire situation for the majority of South African people being under serious continuous threat of starvation and being totally dependent on feeding schemes and food parcels.
Even before COVID-19 the people of the George district were in the same predicament due to the very high unemployment numbers. Research has shown that more than 20 000 people are in urgent need of support. It is evident that organizations who can operate at scale can make a significant difference in addressing this plight.