Isipho sabantu

22/08/2026

Although we may not update our page every day, our work continues. Our commitment to nourishing the bodies of the people in our community remains as strong as ever.

We continue to cook and serve meals five days a week — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Even today we prepared and served a warm meal to members of our community.

Our goal remains simple: to make a difference, one meal at a time. ❤️

To everyone who continues to support, donate, encourage and stand with us — thank you. We are always deeply grateful for your continued support. 🙏🏾

The work continues. The kitchen continues. The love continues. ❤️🍲

22/08/2026

Yesterday we reached out to Blue Ribbon with an urgent request for sponsorship to support the affected families.

We are extremely grateful for the company’s timely response and for meeting this need with the urgency it required. Today, the bread was delivered and distributed to families and community members who are currently in need. Seeing the relief and gratitude in the community of Mfuleni was truly heartwarming. ❤️

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Law enforcement for assisting in safeguarding the delivery and ensuring that the truck reached its destination safely.

As recipients of Blue Ribbon's support for the past four years, we remain deeply grateful for their continued commitment to Isipho Sabantu Community Kitchen, their willingness to respond when we reached out, and their ongoing contribution towards enriching the lives of those in our community.

Thank you, Blue Ribbon Bread, for continuing to show up when it matters most. We wish your business continued growth and success, and may you continue to enrich lives and make a meaningful difference in communities across South Africa.

The people of Mfuleni are grateful. 🙏🏾❤️🍞

22/08/2026

Following the devastating fire that affected families in the informal settlement, we visited the community yesterday afternoon and prepared and served a warm meal to those currently in need.

Seeing the situation firsthand was heartbreaking. The devastation is dire, and many families have not even begun rebuilding their homes. They are in urgent need of any assistance the community can offer.

We are grateful to everyone who has already responded to our call for clothing donations. We have received a few drop-offs and are still collecting, with plans to deliver the donations to the affected families sometime next week.

If you would like to assist, you can:

- Donate clothing, blankets, food, or any other essential items.
- Drop donations off with us, and we will include them in the collection.
- Alternatively, you are welcome to deliver donations directly to the affected community.

If you would like to cook a meal for the community, please refer to our previous post for the location coordinates.

Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference during this difficult time.

The community needs us now more than ever. Let’s continue showing up for them. 🙏🏾❤️

21/08/2026

About a month ago, we were contacted by Shoprite South Africa, informing us that we had been nominated as one of the organisations making a meaningful difference and driving positive change within our communities. We were asked to submit supporting evidence showcasing the work we do and the impact we have made.

On Monday, our founder Siphokazi Dlisani was contacted by The Voice Of The Cape(Radio Station) for an interview, and received the most incredible news…

Dear Anonymous Nominator, we are delighted to inform you that WE HAVE WON!!! 🥹🎉🏆

We are incredibly grateful and humbled by this recognition.

To the person who nominated us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️ Thank you for seeing the work we do, for believing in our mission, and for continuing to be an advocate for our organisation and the communities we serve.

Your nomination is a reminder that the work we do matters and that even the smallest acts of service can create meaningful change.

We are deeply grateful to ShopriteX for recognising community-driven organisations and for giving us this platform.

Most importantly, this win belongs to our community, our volunteers, our supporters, our donors and every person who has contributed to the work we do.

This is not just a win for us — it is a win for every person whose life we have been privileged to touch. ❤️

Here’s to continuing the work, serving with love and making a difference, one person at a time. 🙏🏽✨

WE WON!!! 🏆🎉❤️

21/08/2026

Community Appeal for Urgent Donations📢

Last night, a devastating fire broke out at the informal settlement next to Sandra Preschool, leaving approximately 26 families without homes. Thankfully, no lives were lost, but many families have lost almost everything they own and are now facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

We are kindly appealing to anyone who is in a position to assist to donate anything they can spare, including:

Clothes and shoes
Blankets and bedding
Pots, pans and other kitchen utensils
Food and groceries
Toiletries and other essential household items
Any other useful items that may help families during this difficult time

For those who have the capacity to prepare and provide cooked meals, your assistance would also be greatly appreciated. Providing a warm meal can make a meaningful difference while these families try to find their feet again.

📍 Drop-off location: Next to Sandra Preschool
📌 GPS coordinates: -33.99133091794476, 18.66881772721907

We are also happy to act as responsible stewards of your donations. If you are unable to make the drop-off yourself, you are welcome to contact us, and we will collect the donations and ensure that they are delivered to the affected families on your behalf.

No contribution is too small. Whether it is a blanket, a bag of groceries, a few clothes, a cooking pot or a cooked meal, every act of kindness will help.

Let us come together as a community and support these families during this incredibly difficult time. ❤️🙏🏽

If you are able to assist, please reach out or share this post so that it can reach someone who can help.

19/07/2026

Today our hearts are full. ❤️

As Mandela Day came to a close, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to every volunteer, supporter, donor, and visitor who chose to spend their 67 minutes with us at Isiphosabantu Community Kitchen.

Thank you for trusting our organisation with your time, your generosity, and your hearts. Your presence means more than words can express.

We were once again humbled by the incredible turnout from our community. It is always encouraging to see so many people come together in service, and it reminds our visitors and partners that the need we speak about is real—and so is the impact we can make when we work together.

A very special thank you goes to Lens Plus for ending our Mandela Day on such a meaningful note.

Your generous donation of food, together with warm beanies and scarves, could not have come at a better time as Cape Town experiences the cold winter season. You have not only filled stomachs—you have also helped keep our community warm.

To every donor, thank you for placing your trust in us. We do not take that responsibility lightly. As faithful stewards, we promise that every item donated will reach the rightful and deserving recipients in our community.

Together, we continue to prove that kindness multiplies, hope is contagious, and Ubuntu is alive.

From all of us at Isipho Sabantu Community Kitchen, thank you for making this Mandela Day one to remember. 💙💛

18/07/2026

Spend the day with us - Mandela Day with Isiphosabantu Community Kitchen❤️

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Thank you for keeping us afloat.❤️

06/06/2026

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