In the golden dawn of Sunday, 31 August 2025, Cape Town’s heartbeat will thump in unison with thousands of determined footsteps as the beloved Blisters for Bread charity walk returns to the city’s shores like a tide of compassion.
Partnered with Lucky Star, this year’s event isn’t just a walk—it’s a symphony of soles on pavement, a chorus of community, and a march towards something greater than ourselves: a hunger-free future for our children.
For 57 remarkable years, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) has been the steady flame in the darkness of food insecurity, and Blisters for Bread is their annual lighthouse—a beacon calling the people of the Mother City to lace up, show up, and step out in support of hungry learners across the Western Cape. It’s a journey where every blister is a badge of honour and every step echoes with purpose.
Starting on Stephan Way and winding its way along the shimmering blue curve of Cape Town’s iconic Sea Point Promenade, participants can choose between a breezy 5km walk at 08:00 or the more ambitious 10km route kicking off at 07:30. Either path promises panoramic sea views, invigorating ocean air, and a chance to literally walk the talk.
But this isn’t just a stroll by the sea. It’s a rising wave of goodwill. As Petrina Pakoe, director of PSFA, passionately affirms:
“Blisters for Bread is more than just an event – it’s a heartfelt movement. Every Rand raised and every kilometre walked helps us ensure that no child has to learn on an empty stomach. We invite everyone – young and old – to walk with purpose and be part of this extraordinary cause.”
Indeed, hunger is a silent thief—stealing energy, focus, and futures. But Blisters for Bread is the city’s collective battle cry, a vibrant declaration that no child should ever have to choose between learning and eating.
Deputy Mayor and former Springbok tighthead prop, Eddie Andrews, is a regular participant in the Blisters for Bread event Photo: Supplied
From schools to workplaces, family squads to solo walkers, everyone who takes part will be celebrated with a commemorative medal, a small but shining reminder of their part in something monumental. And with Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages ensuring walkers stay hydrated and refreshed, spirits will soar high all day long.
At the Green Point Common Sports Ground, just opposite the Green Point Cricket Club, the finish line is only the beginning. The area will blossom into a festival of festivity—a kaleidoscope of live music from top Cape Town artists, lively family entertainment, mouth-watering food stalls, and fun-packed activities for all ages. It’s the perfect blend of purpose and play—a day where giving back feels just like celebration.
Registration is now open, with online-only entries available for both individuals and groups. The R100 entry fee might seem modest, but its impact is mighty—it feeds 20 children two meals for a day. That’s breakfast and lunch to fuel dreams, power potential, and unlock tomorrow’s leaders. Want to wear your heart on your sleeve? Official event T-shirts can be scooped up for R150, adding a splash of pride to your stride.
Time, however, waits for no one. Only 8,000 spots are available, and with entries closing at midnight on Sunday, 17 August 2025, early birds are urged to grab their place before the gate closes.
To register, visit www.psfa.org.za, and for enquiries, connect with Top Events at info@topevents.co.za or via WhatsApp on 066 139 4210.
Behind the scenes, PSFA continues its daily miracle: serving over 35,000 learners across 396 schools and institutions with hot, nutritious meals, prepared by community members trained and empowered through the programme. Since its inception, the organisation has dished out over two billion meals—yes, billion with a ‘b’—to young minds in need.
PSFA is not just feeding stomachs—it’s fuelling futures. With gas stoves, utensils, and a passion that never wavers, this non-profit has woven itself into the fabric of countless communities, turning kitchens into classrooms of care and canteens into havens of hope.
So come walk. Come dance with your feet and fight with your heart. Come create blisters not from burden, but from bravery. Because every step taken this August is a seed planted in the soil of a better future—where no child sits hungry in a classroom, and every plate holds the promise of possibility.
Join the march. Be the change. Let your footsteps write a story of hope.
