Nutrition · nourish the fight

Treatment asks more of the body at the same time hardship can leave the cupboard empty.

Support approved food and nutritional assistance for eligible patients and households during treatment and recovery.

Strength needs support

A family should not have to choose between getting to care and putting food on the table.

A smiling Coloured South African community volunteer providing fresh food and groceries

Cancer can disrupt work, income, appetite and household routines all at once. Patients may face treatment while their families absorb transport costs, appointment days and new care responsibilities.

Nutrition support helps create a steadier foundation around the patient. It cannot remove every hardship, but it can bring practical relief at a time when strength and consistency matter.

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What your gift changes

Turn generosity into a clear next step.

Every request is assessed, documented and coordinated according to patient need, available funding and appropriate professional guidance.

Patient nutrition

Approved nutritional products or food support aligned with the patient’s assessed needs.

Household relief

Practical support where illness has placed exceptional pressure on the family.

Continuity through care

Help that supports the patient’s ability to remain engaged in an approved care pathway.

From need to action

How support reaches a patient.

Need raised

The patient, caregiver or relevant professional explains the nutrition barrier.

Situation assessed

CFC reviews the request, household circumstances and supporting information.

Support matched

An appropriate form of food or nutritional assistance is approved where possible.

Care followed through

Support is coordinated and recorded within the relevant programme.

Be the reason the next step happens.

Cancer does not wait. Your contribution can help an eligible patient move forward with dignity.

Support patient nutrition

The next step can change everything

Help someone move from waiting to care.

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