RCGEN Foundation
Fighting Hunger. Restoring Dignity.
No Child in Vrygrond Should Go Hungry
RCGEN Foundation is the registered feeding scheme arm of the RCGEN family of organisations. We exist to address food insecurity in the Vrygrond community by providing nutritious, warm meals to children and families who need them most.
Every week, our dedicated volunteers and staff prepare and distribute meals across Vrygrond. We believe that access to food is not a privilege — it is a right. And we will keep showing up until no one in our community goes without.
Your donation feeds a family. Every rand donated to RCGEN Foundation goes directly towards buying ingredients, cooking meals, and distributing food parcels in Vrygrond.
The Need in Vrygrond
Vrygrond is one of the most economically marginalised communities in the Western Cape. High unemployment, overcrowding, and limited access to social services mean that many families — including young children — regularly face food insecurity.
Children who go hungry cannot learn effectively. Parents who cannot feed their families cannot work effectively. Food insecurity is not just a physical problem — it breaks the cycle of hope and opportunity for an entire community.
RCGEN Foundation was established specifically to address this gap. We do not wait for government programmes. We show up — every week, in Vrygrond — because our neighbours need us to.
200+
Children fed weekly through our programme
52
Weeks a year — we never stop
How the Feeding Scheme Works
Every week, a small army of volunteers makes it happen. Here's how we go from donations to full plates.
Donations Received
Monetary donations, food items, and dry goods are received from generous donors, churches, businesses, and community members throughout the week.
Meals are Prepared
Our volunteer team prepares hot, nutritious meals at the RCGEN kitchen. We focus on balanced, filling food — especially for the children.
Distribution Day
Every week, meals and food parcels are distributed to families across Vrygrond — prioritising children, the elderly, and families in crisis.
Community Follow-Up
We connect families with other RCGEN services — RCGEN Group welfare support, Educare enrolment, and church community — for holistic care.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support the RCGEN Foundation feeding programme. Every contribution — large or small — makes a real difference.
Donate Money
Financial donations allow us to purchase fresh ingredients and expand the programme. Donate via EFT or SnapScan. Every rand feeds a child.
Donate Food
Drop off non-perishable food items — maize meal, rice, canned goods, cooking oil. Contact us for drop-off details and current needs.
Volunteer
Join our volunteer team on distribution day. Help with cooking, packing, or delivering meals to families across Vrygrond. No experience needed — just a willing heart.
Spread the Word
Share our work with your network. Tell your church, workplace, or community about RCGEN Foundation. Awareness leads to support.
How to Donate
EFT / Bank Transfer:
Account Name: RCGEN Foundation
Bank: Please contact us for banking details
SnapScan: We accept SnapScan donations for quick and easy mobile payments. Contact us for our SnapScan QR code.
Food Donations: Contact us to arrange a food donation drop-off at our Vrygrond location. We accept maize meal, rice, cooking oil, canned goods, and other dry staples.
Together, We Can End Hunger in Vrygrond
One donation. One volunteer. One meal. It all adds up to real change for real families in Vrygrond, Cape Town.