The Sustainable Hamper Project
This initiative aims to provide hampers (n=2000) that are filled with sustainable items such as low carbohydrate, moderate protein and healthy fat intake and sustainable recipes and effective/revolutionized non-perishable items for underprivileged communities in the Bonteheuwel, Athlone, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Delft and Ottery areas.
| Carbohydrates / Past Hamper Items |
Affordable / Alternative Items |
| Potatoes | Gem squash, green leafy vegetables and Cauliflower (Mash) – recipe included in hamper |
| Rice | Cauli-rice – recipe included in hamper |
| Sugar | NONE or 1 teaspoon honey (per day) |
| Salt | Lemon Black Pepper/Celery Salt/Vinegar |
| Samp/Soya | Beans/Sardines/Canned Tuna |
| Sweets | Almonds/Pecan Nuts |
| Breakfast Cereals | Eggs |
| Pasta sheets | Eggplant/courgettes |
| Pasta noodles | Courgette noodles – recipe included in hamper |
| Bread | Coconut bread made from coconut flour |
| Pizza bases | Cauli Base/Egg+cheese |
| Flour | Almond/coconut flour/flax seed |
| Margarine | Butter/lard/fat/Coconut oil |
| Vegetable oils | Avocado/olive oil/butter/ghee/coconut oil |
| Low fat dairy | Full cream milk and cheese |
| Pap | Avocados / Banting pap recipe |
| Fizzy drinks/juices/alcohol | Water + Lemon water |
| Processed meats | Natural/organic meats + animal sources |
Read about our pilot project in Mitchell’s Plain here
