Little Eden receives third annual food donation from MSC Cruises
Little Eden received more than 700kg of surplus food from MSC Cruises for the third consecutive year, reinforcing the cruise line’s support.
For the third consecutive year, MSC Cruises has donated surplus food to Little Eden, a Johannesburg-based charity that supports individuals with profound intellectual disabilities.
The Food and Beverage Genoa Team recently visited Johannesburg and Durban to test products from local suppliers ahead of the 2025/2026 Southern Africa cruise season.
More than 700kg of surplus meats, including beef, lamb, pork and processed products, together with dry goods, were donated to Little Eden.
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The donation was facilitated by Emiliano Casanoves, owner of Papa Pronto restaurant where the product tests were conducted, and Andreas Eracleous, owner of MSC Cruises supplier Tavros Trading, who provided refrigerated transport.
Ann Coetzee, the newly appointed CEO of Little Eden, accepted the donation.
With extensive experience in South Africa’s charity and rehabilitation sector, Coetzee praised MSC Cruises for its ongoing support.
In addition to food donations, MSC Cruises also supports Little Eden through annual cruise raffles, demonstrating its commitment to uplifting communities across South Africa.
For more information about Little Eden, visit www.littleeden.org.za
