“Nobody has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned by working with one's own hands. Prophet Dawood (AS) used to eat from the earnings of his manual labour.” (Bukhari)

The SANZAF food gardens hold immense significance in promoting food security, restoring human dignity, and fostering self-sufficiency within the communities SANZAF serves. These gardens provide a sustainable source of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, ensuring access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need.

Additionally, the food gardens in Mayfair, Gauteng and Paledi, Polokwane empower community members by enabling them to actively participate in the cultivation and maintenance of these gardens, fostering a sense of ownership, self-sufficiency, and pride.

The produce from these gardens is used to supplement the Meals project, and aims at restoring human dignity by ensuring that basic food needs are met. By promoting food security and self-sufficiency, the food gardens strengthen communities, foster resilience, and enhance the overall well-being of individuals, while also promoting a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to agriculture.

POLOKWANE:

The Polokwane gardens were initiated in May 2016, with an agricultural area of 6500 square meters which has produced thousands of units per season. Within the last financial year (March 2024 – March 2025) the Polokwane gardens have planted:

MAYFAIR:

The Mayfair gardens were initiated in September 2022, with an agricultural area of 120 square meters which has produced hundreds of units per season. Within the last financial year (March 2024 – March 2025) the Polokwane gardens have planted:

The primary crops produced at these gardens are: