Hello Foundation raises funds through programs and initiatives to improve lives. From feeding 600 meals a day across Gauteng to launching youth mental wellness support in 2027 — join us in making the world a better place.
Hello Foundation was established in April 2020, inspired by the life-changing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as 100 daily meals for children in the Tsakani township quickly grew, as we witnessed the depth of real poverty in our communities.
During the first 170 days of lockdown, we facilitated 75,000 meals. Since inception, we've served over 1 million plates. Today, we serve 600 meals daily across 6 communities in Gauteng and the Western Cape — with a mission to reach 250,000 meals per annum.
Almost 1 in 2 South Africans live below the poverty line — nearly 10 million kids go hungry each day. Our battle is against indifference.
One warm plate at a time
Hello Foundation was founded to make a difference in impoverished communities where children often go hungry for days. Today we serve ~600 meals a day across 6 communities in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Fight Hunger With Us
Dignity for every community
Our goal is to ensure that the most vulnerable and at-risk groups in our communities have their basic needs met. With generous donations and volunteering efforts, we tackle poverty at its roots.
Help Us Fight Poverty
Coming 2027 — Hello Support
Our newest initiative launching in 2027. Free, confidential online counselling for South African children, teenagers, and their caregivers. Because mental health support shouldn’t have a waiting list — or a price tag.
Learn About Hello Support
Behind every meal is a story. Behind every donation is a family fed, a child given hope, a community strengthened. Here is what we've achieved together.
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
From informal settlements to established townships, we bring warm plates and dignity to families across South Africa.
A Hello Foundation Initiative — free, confidential online counselling for South African children, teenagers and their caregivers.
Mental health support shouldn't have a waiting list or a price tag. Young South Africans face high levels of anxiety, depression, bullying, and exposure to violence. Hello Support closes that gap by offering early, accessible, professional counselling — before challenges become crises.
“I didn't think I could talk to anyone.”
Through Hello Support, Lerato (16) reached out for the first time.
Pick a counsellor, choose a time that fits your day, get a confirmation instantly. No waiting rooms.
Each booking includes a private video room — open it from your dashboard at session time.
Send a quick message to your counsellor when something is on your mind. Always private.
Short videos on anxiety, bullying, coping skills, mindfulness and more — curated by our team.
Look back at session summaries your counsellor shares with you — progress is yours to keep.
Your conversations stay between you and your counsellor. Always.
Every rand you donate becomes a meal, a moment of dignity, a step toward hope for someone who needs it most.
Approx. R10 provides one meal. Pick an amount below.
Prefer traditional bank transfer? Use the details below.
Real progress from our feeding programs, community events, and volunteer stories — straight from our Instagram.
Bringing hope to the less fortunate. Feeding 600+ meals a day across Gauteng, South Africa. A registered NPO · Est. April 2020 #HelloFoundation · #BringingHope
Have a question about volunteering, donating, or partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you.
We usually reply within 24 hours.
