FoodBank Botswana

13/02/2026

At Food Bank Botswana Trust, we know that good nutrition is more than food — it’s the foundation of a thriving childhood and a strong nation. Every meal we rescue and every feed we support helps protect children from the lifelong effects of malnutrition. Together, we can nourish hope, strengthen families, and towards a healthier, hunger-free Botswana.

Between 2023–2024, Africa saw the sharpest rise in food costs globally, turning nutritious food into an unaffordable luxury.

Over 1 billion people across the continent cannot afford a healthy diet. In low-income countries, that’s 72% of the population.

Already, 1 in 5 people are undernourished (and climate shocks are making this worse).

Short-term aid is not enough ✖️ .

On the margins of the African Union Summit, leaders are coming together at the High-Level Side Event on Child Survival and Nutrition to recommit to prevention, placing at the center of efforts to save lives.

Because preventing malnutrition is key to ensuring child survival, and to building a healthier, more resilient future for all.

12/02/2026

🫘 Small but mighty — pulses are true climate heroes.

From lentils and beans to chickpeas and peas, these humble crops do more than fill our plates. They’re rich in plant-based protein, fibre and essential nutrients — and they also give back to the earth.

By supporting soil health and strengthening food systems, pulses play a powerful role in building a more sustainable and resilient future.

This World Pulses Day, let’s celebrate the crops that nourish both people and the planet. 💚

29/01/2026

Do you know what best before means?

Check this out ⬇️⬇️

📍Friendly reminder, most food date labels refer to freshness, not safety.

"Best Before" = refers to food quality; foods can often be eaten after this date

"Use By" = indicates food safety; foods should not be eaten after this date

28/01/2026

Grab the latest copy of Daily News to catch up with Mr Baeng Ntime and Mr Kinzo Mmolawa on the crucial topic of nutrition.

"Nutrition is not a side issue, but it is central to national development. Everyone has the right to food and good nutrition."

FoodBank Botswana Trust is at the forefront of making efforts improve our food system. We have to reduce challenges surrounding how good is produced, accessed and consumed, to ensure that we all have access to nutrients and essential vitamins.