DigiOutreach partners with The Night Haven Shelter for Food Appreciation Day

This November, DigiOutreach marked Food Appreciation Day by donating to The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organization – who’s mission is to support older community members by providing nutritious meals and a range of support services.

The Haven Night Shelter (Haven) is a well-established Cape Town-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable adults, including the elderly. With 15 shelters around Cape Town, Haven provides not only shelter but also social welfare services, food, clothing, reintegration support and medical care.

One of their key programmes is Haven Homes, an old-age home in Woodstock that offers 24-hour frail care, and serves many older people who are unable to return to family or afford other care options.

Supporting nutrition and dignity

Our donation directly supports the Haven’s nutritional programme for older residents, helping to secure daily meals and contributing to their overall care. Here’s how our contribution is making a difference:

• Daily meals: Ensures that elderly residents receive warm, nutritious food every day.
• Care with dignity: Food is not just sustenance, it’s a vital part of their holistic care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Frail-care support: By helping relieve some of the food budget pressures, more resources can go into comprehensive care for those in frail or hospice care.
• Community impact: Supporting Haven means supporting a safety net for people who are often forgotten, older adults with limited options and high vulnerability.

A future of care and respect

As we mark our final Food Appreciation Day for 2025, we reflect on how food isn’t just about filling plates, it’s about nourishing lives. Through our partnership with the Haven Night Shelter, DigiOutreach is proud to contribute to a future where older persons are cared for with compassion and practical support.