From Crisis to 45 Million Meals: Pick n Pay’s ‘Feed the Nation’ Journey – A Blueprint for Hope
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Doing good is good business. – That’s the ethos behind Pick n Pay’s ‘Feed the Nation’, a movement born in the chaos of COVID-19 that has since delivered 45 MILLION meals, supported 272,000 families, and reached 600 schools across South Africa.
In this powerful conversation, Suzanne Ackerman (Non-Executive Director, Pick n Pay) reflects on:
🔥 The Urgent Birth of a Lifeline – How a desperate call from schools sparked a nationwide food relief effort in just days.
🤝 The Unlikely Heroes – From airport hangars turned packing hubs to truck drivers painting over logos to bypass lockdown rules.
💡 Beyond Charity – Why dignity matters more than handouts, and how a simple food hamper can restore hope.
🌱 The Future of Impact – Pick n Pay’s bold shift from emergency aid to sustainable food gardens—empowering communities to feed themselves.
The need is still enormous. We never stopped." – Suzanne Ackerman
🎧 Listen now to this inspiring story of resilience, collaboration, and how one of SA’s biggest retailers proved that business can be a force for good.
Want to help? Visit Pick n Pay’s Social Impact Hub to learn how you can support.
#FeedTheNation #SocialImpact #BusinessForGood #SouthAfricaStories
In this powerful conversation, Suzanne Ackerman (Non-Executive Director, Pick n Pay) reflects on:
🔥 The Urgent Birth of a Lifeline – How a desperate call from schools sparked a nationwide food relief effort in just days.
🤝 The Unlikely Heroes – From airport hangars turned packing hubs to truck drivers painting over logos to bypass lockdown rules.
💡 Beyond Charity – Why dignity matters more than handouts, and how a simple food hamper can restore hope.
🌱 The Future of Impact – Pick n Pay’s bold shift from emergency aid to sustainable food gardens—empowering communities to feed themselves.
The need is still enormous. We never stopped." – Suzanne Ackerman
🎧 Listen now to this inspiring story of resilience, collaboration, and how one of SA’s biggest retailers proved that business can be a force for good.
Want to help? Visit Pick n Pay’s Social Impact Hub to learn how you can support.
#FeedTheNation #SocialImpact #BusinessForGood #SouthAfricaStories