StartWell Foundation

04/06/2026

Big smiles from the Laureus Hub Connect Summit 2026.

We had the privilege of joining a room full of passionate people who believe sport is one of the most powerful tools for good.

We shared our cause, our product, and our mission to give every child the nutritional foundation they deserve and came home with a whole new network of friends for the Foundation.

Here’s to the connections that change lives.

29/05/2026

🌍 Today is World Hunger Day,
But hunger is only part of the story.

Stunting, the silent crisis robbing children of their full potential doesn’t just leave kids smaller. It affects how they think, learn, focus, and feel. And heartbreakingly, it echoes across generations.

At the StartWell Foundation, we’re not waiting for change we’re manufacturing it. 🏭

Our factory in Springs is one of the first not-for-profit food extrusion facilities in South Africa, producing nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat meals packed with the bio-available proteins growing children desperately need and rarely get.

The numbers speak for themselves:
+-21,000 meals a day. +-420,000 a month. More than 4.6 million a year.
Delivered across 6 provinces to the children who need it most.

Because filling a bowl isn’t enough. Every meal we produce is designed to fuel brain development, physical growth, and lifelong health — giving children a real shot at reaching their full potential.

This World Hunger Day, know that solutions exist. They’re being built, packed, and delivered. One nutrient-rich meal at a time.

👉 Support the mission. Link in bio.

28/05/2026

29/04/2026

There’s a new food pyramid:
and it brings a clearer message about how we eat.

The US Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture have unveiled a modern food pyramid that turns everything we knew about a balanced diet plan on its head. Literally.

The updated dietary guidelines return to a simple principle: eat real food. Prioritise high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while reducing highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.

Several notable updates stand out:

A strong emphasis on fruit and vegetables, now making up half the plate

A recommendation to choose full-fat dairy options rather than low-fat alternatives

A new guideline advising no added sugars for children under 10.

And perhaps the most significant shift: a marked increase in recommended protein intake, with greater emphasis on animal-based protein sources over plant-based proteins.

Overall, the message is moving away from restrictive rules and toward a more straightforward focus on nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods that support health across all ages.
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23/04/2026

15/04/2026

COME SHOP 🥣🛒💪

The StartWell Hub is open for shopping! Come get your monthly protein supplements of quality morning meals for the family!

Opening Hours:
Mon-Friday | 08:00 - 16:30

39 George Blake Street, Plankenburg, Stellenbosch

13/04/2026

20 000 children🥳

Together we are serving more than 20 000 children a daily StartWell morning meal!

To have strong mind as adults our children need daily high quality growth nutrients. Especially during the ages from birth to 5years old.

StartWell meals are packed with bio available protein, probiotics and diverse ingredients to nourish young minds and help them start well in life.