OUTREACH
Some of the most meaningful work we do doesn’t happen in showrooms or on site – it happens in Early Childhood Development centres, dignity kitchens, and community feeding hubs across Cape Town.
Through our ongoing partnership with Ladles of Love, The Excellence Group has found a way to turn our skills, resources, and time into something that matters deeply: nourishment, dignity, and sustainable support for communities who need it most.
From Craftsmanship to Care
What began as a desire to make a difference has grown into a focused commitment to long-term community development. Today, our team works hand-in-hand with Ladles of Love to bring functional, well-equipped kitchens to life in spaces where they’re needed most.
We support:
- The installation of professional-grade kitchens in Early Childhood Development centres, ensuring that children receive nutritious meals during the most critical years of growth.
- The construction and upgrade of community kitchens that serve vulnerable populations across the Western Cape, helping meet urgent nutritional needs with dignity and efficiency.
These spaces are designed to last – and built to serve.
Hands-On, Hearts-In
Every month, our staff members volunteer together in support of Ladles of Love’s dignity kitchen initiatives. It’s a rhythm that’s become part of our culture: giving time, showing up, and getting involved.
From packing and prepping to cooking and serving, our people bring their hands and hearts into every session. And in the process, we strengthen not only the communities we serve – but the bonds within our own team.
12,000 People Nourished in One Day
In 2025, our staff came together for a Mandela Day initiative that brought our commitment to life in a powerful way. As a company, The Excellence Group donated all the ingredients needed to create 3,000 “Buckets of Hope” – each a 1kg soup mix designed to serve four nourishing meals.
Working side by side, our team prepared every bucket from start to finish, contributing to a total of 12,000 meals ready to be distributed to communities in need.
It was a reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a shared goal – and a shared sense of care.
Why We Do It
We often say that excellence isn’t just about how things look – it’s about how they make people feel. That’s just as true in our outreach as it is in our interiors.
Working alongside Ladles of Love allows us to use what we do best – building, crafting, solving – in service of something far bigger than any one brand or project. And for us, that’s where purpose and pride meet.
If you’d like to volunteer with us at the dignity kitchen, reach out to Shanelle – we’ll get you signed up and ready to make a difference.
