Good businessstarts local.
Every business that joins Lekka contributes to ending hunger in South Africa — automatically, with no extra steps.
Built to give back.
Lekka exists to help independent local businesses grow. That means reinvesting in the same communities those businesses serve. Our giving is baked in — not bolted on.
Automatic, always-on
When a business joins Lekka, a contribution goes to FoodForward SA. No opt-ins, no conditions, no tiers. It happens every time.
Rooted in South Africa
Our giving is local — just like our platform. FoodForward SA serves communities across South Africa, with deep roots right here in Cape Town.
Visible to vendors
Every vendor on Lekka can see the real contribution their membership has made. We believe accountability builds trust.
FoodForward SA —nourishing lives.
FoodForward SA is South Africa's largest food bank NPO. They recover edible surplus food from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers — food that would otherwise go to waste — and distribute it to almost a million vulnerable people every day through a network of vetted beneficiary organisations across the country.
Visit foodforwardsa.orgSource: FoodForward SA organisational report, October 2023.
Hunger is a national crisis.
By 2023, more than 17.8 million South Africans were food insecure — and the number is still rising. Even the Western Cape, often seen as the exception, saw moderate food insecurity climb from 10.6% to 13.1%. The households most affected are those with children, female-headed households, and those reliant on informal or seasonal work.
Lekka is live across South Africa. Every vendor who joins — wherever they trade — is part of the same response. The businesses are local. The impact is real.
Source: The State of Household Food Insecurity in South Africa — 2026 Report, FoodForward SA / SALDRU, UCT.
Simple by design.
There's nothing for a business owner to set up or opt into. The contribution happens as part of joining Lekka.
Business joins Lekka
An independent local business signs up and launches their loyalty programme on the platform.
Contribution is made
A portion of the subscription is allocated to FoodForward SA on their behalf. Automatic — no forms required.
Impact is tracked
The vendor's dashboard shows the running contribution their membership has generated — visible and real.
Community is fed
FoodForward SA puts the funds to work through their Western Cape network — efficiently, traceably, at scale.
FoodForward SA at a glance
What your membership connects to.
When you join Lekka, your contribution flows into an organisation that has been doing this work for over 15 years.
Your customers. Your community. Your impact.
Join Lekka and build the loyalty programme your regulars deserve — while giving back to the communities you trade in.