Love in a Bowl

Love in a Bowl Love In A Bowl grows organic veggies on behalf of the young and elderly of our local shack community of 15,000 people who live far below the poverty line.

We provide for 6000 of the most vulnerable in the COMMUNITY. Who We Are
We are the Community of Hout Bay. We are individuals, NGOs, restaurants, yard services, Educares, Mamas, children, parents, growers, health workers, landowners, faith centres, brokers, fishers, hikers, business owners. What holds us in common is our shared commitment to ensure the provision of healthy, locally grown food to t

he most vulnerable children and elderly of our Community. The Magic of Love
We believe in the Magic of Love and we ask the hard question: Who is My Neighbour? We are Tatas and Tannies and Gogos and Grandchildren who eat from the same Table. And if one of us goes hungry we all go hungry. We are trying to learn what it means to live as One. And we grow lots and lots of organic veggies in massive crop circles in mini farms spread throughout our community. In 2015 Love in a Bowl was launched by Hout Bay couple, Michelle and Gordon. They started with one vegetable circle and one gardener, providing vegetable soup to one community programme each week. Those first seedlings have now grown to where we are today with 48 vegetable circles, 37 staff and interns providing beautiful organic veggies to 24 food kitchens in Hout Bay each week. In September this year we transformed into a dynamic new programme, merging into Hout Bay’s COURAGE Initiative which was
originally founded to address the extreme hunger experienced in our community during the height of COVID lockdown. We are hoping to expand to 96 veggie circles this coming year, offering employment and training to 55 Hout Bay residents, while providing solid nutrition in the form of our locally grown organic veggies to the 6,000 most vulnerable children and elderly of our community. Thank you for joining us in this beautiful venture for the future of our beloved little town.

It all starts in the field 🌱⁠⁠Every bunch of veggies we harvest is grown with care on the farm before making its way int...
23/08/2026

It all starts in the field 🌱⁠

Every bunch of veggies we harvest is grown with care on the farm before making its way into our community feeding programmes, retail partners and homes across Cape Town.⁠

Behind every harvest is a team of dedicated hands working hard to grow fresh, nutritious food that nourishes both people and community.⁠

Thank you to our incredible farm team for everything you do.⁠

💚 Want to support local? Shop our fresh produce via the link in our bio.⁠

A warm meal is never just a meal.⁠⁠It's a moment of care. A chance to connect. A reminder that somebody sees you, values...
21/08/2026

A warm meal is never just a meal.⁠

It's a moment of care. A chance to connect. A reminder that somebody sees you, values you and wants you to thrive.⁠

Every day, our team works to ensure that children, families, tatas and gogos in our community have access to nourishing food served with dignity and kindness.⁠

Thank you to everyone who supports this work — whether you volunteer, donate, shop with us or simply help spread the word.⁠

💚 Together, we can feed more people, grow more food and strengthen our community.⁠

Afro Electric Collective × OurMinds.Earth 🌿✨Come spend a sun drenched Saturday with us on the lush lawns of Glenhof Mano...
18/08/2026

Afro Electric Collective × OurMinds.Earth 🌿✨

Come spend a sun drenched Saturday with us on the lush lawns of Glenhof Manor on 29 August.
We’re gathering for a beautiful day of soulful sound, intuitive art-making, delicious nourishment, and deep care for the earth as we celebrate The Living Field of Return’s spekboom and succulent sanctuary.

We’re greeting the morning with a Coffee Rave from 07:00 to 09:00
think gentle movement, warm artisanal brews, and uplifting, melodic grooves to wake up your body and spirit.

Entry is completely free, with a donation jar for anyone called to support the cause.

The garden rests from 09:00 to 14:00 while we prepare for the afternoon magic.

From 14:00 to 22:00, the energy unfolds into a vibrant flow of live sets, deep bass, hypnotic techno, and drum & bass.

Wander over to the communal canvas to paint whatever feels good, let the little ones play freely in their own sweet dancing nook, and gather around the screen at 17:10 to catch the rugby together.

Nourish yourself throughout the day with wholesome food trucks, refreshing drinks, and beautiful organic produce packs generously brought to us by the wonderful hearts at Love in a Bowl.

Every ticket directly honours our performing artists and goes straight into the soil, funding our spekboom propagation circle to heal and restore our local landscape.

Find your passes on Quicket: R150 for Early Birds, R200 General, R50 for little ones under 16, and R400 for a Family Pass (two adults, two kids).

You can also plant a seed by adding a spekboom donation from R10 upwards at checkout.

Morning circle opens at 07:00, and the main afternoon journey begins at 14:00.

Link in bio to join the family!
Bring your open heart, your dancing feet, and your loved ones 🌸💛

Our recent Kids' Market was filled with creativity, confidence and plenty of entrepreneurial spirit as young traders set...
12/08/2026

Our recent Kids' Market was filled with creativity, confidence and plenty of entrepreneurial spirit as young traders set up their stalls to sell everything from handmade crafts and delicious treats to pre-loved treasures.⁠

It was inspiring to watch children practise their business skills and experience the excitement of earning from something they had created themselves. Beyond the stalls, families enjoyed spending time on the farm, supporting local vendors and connecting with the Love in a Bowl community.⁠

A huge thank you to every young entrepreneur, parent and visitor who helped make the day such a success. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the next one!⁠

Today, we celebrate the women who keep our community growing. 💚⁠⁠To the mothers, gogos, volunteers, teachers, farmers, c...
09/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the women who keep our community growing. 💚⁠

To the mothers, gogos, volunteers, teachers, farmers, cooks and community leaders who pour their hearts into caring for others - THANK YOU 💖⁠

At Love in a Bowl, we see every day how the strength, compassion and resilience of women can transform lives. From planting seeds and preparing meals to nurturing children and building stronger communities, your impact reaches far beyond what our words can express.⁠

Today, and every day, we celebrate you.⁠

Happy Women's Day to all the queens ✨🌸⁠

Fresh produce. Local partnerships. Real impact. 💚⁠⁠Every week, our harvest makes its way from the Love in a Bowl farm to...
08/08/2026

Fresh produce. Local partnerships. Real impact. 💚⁠

Every week, our harvest makes its way from the Love in a Bowl farm to businesses that believe in good food and doing good.⁠

This week's deliveries are heading to South Yeaster and The Farm Shack; two wonderful partners helping us bring fresh, seasonal produce to more people while supporting our mission.⁠

Behind every number is a story.⁠⁠A child enjoying a nutritious meal. A volunteer giving their time. Fresh produce harves...
31/07/2026

Behind every number is a story.⁠

A child enjoying a nutritious meal. A volunteer giving their time. Fresh produce harvested from our farm. Organic waste transformed into healthy soil. A community coming together to care for one another.⁠

Over the past three months, together we've:⁠

🥕 Distributed 8,027.5kg of fresh produce⁠
🍲 Prepared 10,400 Cook Up meals⁠
❤️ Provided 35,425 meals and food assists⁠
♻️ Diverted 80,000kg of organic waste from landfill⁠
🌱 Germinated 8,400 seeds⁠
🙌 Welcomed 98 incredible volunteers⁠

None of this would be possible without our donors, volunteers, customers, partners and supporters. Thank you for believing in a future where everyone has access to fresh, nourishing food.⁠

Together, we're growing more than food—we're growing hope.⁠

💚 Thank you for being part of the journey.⁠

Wear your heart on your sleeve. Or, in this case, your back. 💚⁠⁠Every Love in a Bowl item purchased helps support our mi...
29/07/2026

Wear your heart on your sleeve. Or, in this case, your back. 💚⁠

Every Love in a Bowl item purchased helps support our mission of growing food, feeding people and strengthening our community in Hout Bay.⁠

Our merchandise isn't just clothing — it's a way to be part of the story.⁠

✨ Limited stock available.⁠

27/07/2026

Friday is Community Cook Up day.⁠

Every week, children from across our community gather to share a warm, nourishing meal, spend time together and simply enjoy being kids.⁠

These moments around the table are about so much more than food. They create connection, belonging and a sense of community that stays with us long after the meal is over.⁠

Thank you to everyone who supports Community Cook Up and helps us ensure that every child who joins us leaves with a full tummy and a full heart.⁠

What if every child had the opportunity to learn that food doesn't come from a supermarket shelf, but from the earth ben...
26/07/2026

What if every child had the opportunity to learn that food doesn't come from a supermarket shelf, but from the earth beneath their feet?⁠

At Love in a Bowl, we believe that teaching children to grow food is one of the greatest gifts we can give. It builds confidence, connection, responsibility and hope.⁠ ⁠

And while they're with us, little KitKat teaches a few lessons of her own...⁠

"The world would be a better place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog."⁠ ⁠

A beautiful reminder that care, kindness, nature and animals can change everything in the life of a child 🐾 🌱 💛⁠ ⁠

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Main Road
Cape Town
7806

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00

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0829225347

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