Some birthdays are remembered for the celebrations. Others are remembered for the difference they make.

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Alhaja Ajibike Shomade chose the latter. Marking her 65th birthday, she partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) through the Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to provide essential food support to resilient women and vulnerable households facing food insecurity.

The outreach took place at the LFBI warehouse in Mangoro, Ikeja. What began as a personal milestone quickly became a collective expression of generosity. Volunteers, staff, and well-wishers gathered with purpose as food boxes were carefully packaged and prepared for distribution. The atmosphere was warm and joyful, with volunteers sharing heartfelt messages in honour of Alhaja Ajibike Shomade’s decision to give back on her special day.

By turning her birthday into an act of kindness, Alhaja Ajibike Shomade gave the celebration deeper meaning, putting food on tables, easing the burden of hunger, and reminding families that they had not been forgotten. Each food box represented more than immediate nourishment; it offered practical relief and a sense of dignity to households navigating difficult times.

The Lagos Food Bank Initiative expressed sincere appreciation to Alhaja Ajibike Shomade for choosing to commemorate this significant milestone through service. Her thoughtful gesture reflects the power of individual compassion to create lasting impact in the lives of others.

For the beneficiaries, the food boxes brought both sustenance and hope. For everyone present, the day served as a reminder that the most meaningful celebrations are those that create room for others to smile too.

This birthday outreach continues the Lagos Food Bank Initiative’s mission to combat hunger through programmes like TEFAP. Together with partners who choose purpose over pure celebration, the Food Bank keeps turning milestones into moments of tangible support.