Ferrellgas Donation Supports South African Meal Program

On November 22, Ferrellgas announced a generous donation to the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) as part of its Ferrellgas Century Project. Through this multi-year effort, Ferrellgas employees pledge to give back and make the world a better place up to and beyond the year 2039, which will mark its 100th year in business.

This donation will enable numerous schools participating in PSFA’s nutrition support program to obtain gas compliance certificates for their kitchens and equip them with gas stoves where needed. It was made in recognition of LPG Week, an annual global gathering of propane marketers and their vendor partners hosted by the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA). This year’s event took place in Cape Town. Of the event, Michelle Bimson Maggi of Ferrellgas stated, “This is just one of the wonderful aspects of our industry coming together globally. And it is our hope this initiative becomes a tradition at this and other meetings around the world. The idea was simple. Shouldn’t we give back to the places we visit? Shouldn’t we leave something that shows our gratitude for the event, something that specifically ties back to the product we all provide?”

PSFA Director Petrina Pakoe and her team hosted representatives from Ferrellgas, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) to showcase the impact of their school nutrition support program. The visits, which took place at HJ Kroneberg Primary School and Axios School of Skills, highlighted the positive outcomes of the generous donation.  Director Pakoe expressed her gratitude: “This donation will allow us to assist schools in meeting the costly gas compliance regulations, ensuring they can continue preparing meals efficiently and safely. Gas is the most cost-effective and efficient method for cooking large quantities of food. We are inspired by Ferrellgas’ commitment to environmental health and their dedication to the well-being of children in South Africa.”

A South African LPG safety inspector also provided background on risk assessment, inspection processes, and requirements for LPG cooking safety issued by the South African Department of Environment and Labor.

According to the WLGA, indoor air pollution caused by smoke from biomass-fueled open fires and outdated stoves claims approximately 4.3 million lives annually, with women and children being the most affected.  LPG truly is saving lives.