serves up to 350 people per day.

Hazel Nyaba founded Uphakanini in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hazel is a food gardener with experience of growing fruit, vegetables and also training other people to grow their own food. She trained others in the kitchen’s network to set-up their own gardens.

Uphakanini community kitchen was founded on these pillars:

Food security –serving the community – education on food gardening – providing nutritious food.