What a year it has been for The Daily Bread, a non-profit organisation that, true to its name and the spirit of the words from the Lord’s prayer: ‘Give us this day our daily bread,’ has become a lifeline for many.

Throughout 2025, the organisation has embodied the meaning behind that prayerful line by providing nourishment, opportunity, care and dignity to communities who needed it most.

Their work has stretched far beyond food, reaching into education, youth empowerment, mental wellness, and sustainable development.

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One of the organisation’s proudest achievements this year, according to Reesha Chibba, a member of the organisation, was the launch of a Grade 0 pilot project at the Chartwell Community Centre.

Designed to support township children while upskilling teachers, she said the programme has already opened doors for young learners, with four now under consideration for bursaries.

Alongside this, the centre continued to provide pro bono counselling, extending emotional and mental support to those who could not afford it.

At the Leaping Frog store, the Daily Bread focused on building the future workforce.

“Young people received hands-on entrepreneurial skills training, strengthened by a partnership with Fourways High School and the ever-supportive James de Witt, who not only mentors learners but donates a trolley of groceries every month to sustain the soup kitchens.

“These initiatives capture the heartbeat of our organisation,” said Chibba. “It’s about serving people with compassion, consistency, and purpose.”

She said the road was not without obstacles. A major challenge was securing Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from SARS, a requirement to retain a key donor involved in keeping the soup kitchens running.

Without it, the organisation risked losing critical funding that feeds countless people daily.

“Receiving our PBO number was a blessing. It ensured we could continue serving communities while strengthening our internal systems.”

The Daily Bread also received a donated vehicle in 2025, dramatically improving its ability to reach more people, transport goods, and deliver services efficiently.

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The organisation’s greatest impact flowed from the Chartwell Community Centre, the Leaping Frog store initiatives, the soup kitchens, and community-driven events.

On Mandela Day, volunteers at Leaping Frog were honoured with a heartfelt soup table, a small gesture for those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

Heritage Day brought joy as Grade 0 learners visited the store, practising real-life budgeting with just R20. And the year closed with a memorable Grade 0 graduation hosted at the Indaba Hotel, celebrating young minds and bright futures.

“These connections are everything. They remind us why we serve.”

Looking ahead, the organisation is preparing for one of its most ambitious years yet. A new social enterprise store is set to open in the Western Cape, with a strong focus on youth skills development and economic empowerment.

Even more transformative is the forthcoming skills development farm, an initiative rooted in soil regeneration, environmental sustainability and long-term community upliftment.

“This farm will feed more than people. It will feed futures.”

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