Kindly click here  for your organization to apply to become a beneficiary of the Lagos Food Bank.

No, we only support non – profit organizations with food items to serve their communities .However, we do this on a neutral ground with all the eligibility criteria duly observed but not under the religion umbrella.

We  support partner  NGOs with food items only. However we do cash transfers where their location is very far, especially non- profit organizations in the north.

Yes, kindly click here to become a beneficiary

Yes, for evaluation and better understanding of our beneficiary needs.

TEFAP

When was LFBI established?
Lagos Food Bank Initiative was legally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2015 and commenced operations officially with a brand on February 14, 2016. We have decided to pick February 14, 2016 as our official commencement date for the purpose of anniversary.

Is Lagos Food Bank limited to only Lagos State?
Lagos Food Bank is not limited to only Lagos State. We have started expanding our reach to other states in Nigeria and we also work with other credible registered organizations across the country to implement food relief interventions.

Is LFBI owned by the Lagos State Government?
Lagos Food Bank is not a state owned initiative. It is 100% private and its funding are 100% from the private sector. LFBI however works with Government Agencies like Primary Health Care Centers in different LGAs, and LASEMA to offer nutrition intervention and emergency relief support to vulnerable citizens.

What was your motivation for starting the Initiative?
Lagos Food Bank Initiative started as a personal past experience of the founder who as a child experienced food-insecurity. According to him, went to school severally on an empty stomach and also went to bed hungry. As a result, he started to fend for himself at a young age to get food. His past experience of food insecurity coupled with the fact that over 60% live on less than $2/day prompted him to start Lagos Food Bank which to date has helped over 2,000,000 people to attain food security across
several communities in Lagos.

How Do I send in my cash donations?
Please visit this link to donate

What does it take to get an LFBI certificate?
Lagos Food Bank awards community service Certificate to volunteers who have successfully completed 120 hrs of community service with the food bank. In addition to this we are awarding certificates to all volunteers who participated and completed 120 hrs of community service during COVID-19 Emergency Food Intervention Program. 

As a corporate body what are the benefits of partnering with Lagos Food Bank?
We create an avenue for your organization to showcase your CSR activities through our active social media presence on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. We provide more Visibility for your brand on our social media page to thousands of people.
Lagos Food Bank Initiative has a cumulative of over 100,000 followers on all social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and Tik-Tok, with over 24,000 email contacts of active volunteers and stakeholders. Partnering with us will mean your organization will be in the faces of all these people.
We create an avenue for interested staff in your organization to volunteer their time for humanitarian works and also provide an opportunity for your staff to have an interface with the indigent public outside the walls of the office environment.
Giving back to your community through LFBI will help your organization build stronger relationships with your existing customers and gain new ones.
By supporting LFBI, your business is spreading the word about your values and intentions, and helping you get introduced to new customers who are passionate about what we do at LFBI.

Does your organization issue certificates of donation to top/regular donors?
Lagos Food Bank issues certificate of donation/donation summaries to top/regular donors. Please refer to our annual report page to see examples of top donors.

What Food items Do You Need the Most?
Grains: Rice, Beans and Garri; we also accept all kinds of food items provided they are edible.

As a Volunteer Can I also be a beneficiary of Food Relief
No; a volunteer is not allowed to be a beneficiary. However, any volunteer willing to be a beneficiary will cease to be a volunteer to enjoy all the status of a beneficiary.

What type of food do you accept?
We accept ALL types of food. For a more detailed list, kindly click here.

Do you accept fresh food donations? Do you accept perishable items?
Yes! We have cold chain storage and can accept perishable items like frozen chicken, turkey, and ground beef, as well as fresh vegetables and fruit, yams and plantains. We encourage you to drop these items off at the food bank in person or call 0703 129 5645 to finalize logistics.

How do you engage volunteers who can’t attend outreaches?
Lagos Food Bank keeps our volunteers up-to-date with events and progress of ongoing projects via emails, and our social media platforms. You can also apply to be an intern or volunteer your time in office administration at Lagos Food Bank.
The office administration activities include, fundraising, food sourcing, research, social media, graphic design, videography, photography, volunteer management and engagement, communication, nutritionist, Business Development, Donor relations, Finance, Policy and advocacy, programs, Agriculturist, Warehouse management, operations to name a few. If you would like to take the career path in volunteering, you can also apply to volunteer full-time. Please click here to apply.

How do you get funds?
Funds are obtained through individual and corporate donations, contributions, partnerships, grants and merchandise (t-shirts, caps and umbrellas). Please download our annual report to get more updates about our source funding.

How many drop off points do you have?

We have two (2) drop off points as follows:

A. Island Drop Off Point:
7B Oluwa Road beside Nepa Office opposite NNPC Filling station off Kingsway road Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria.
Please call Abibat on 08028741322 or ask for Baba by the gate, he will take delivery of the items.

B. Mainland Drop Off Point:
If you are using the Google map, Click here 
Lagos Foodbank Warehouse, Punch Industrial Estate, Olu Aboderin Street, Mangoro Bus stop, Ikeja,
Lagos.
Major Landmarks: Mangoro Bus stop, Kinston-Jo Restaurant, Petcosters Filling station.

Do you pay your volunteers?
We do not pay our volunteers except for the Intern volunteers who are paid monthly stipend to cover transportation only.

Is Lagos Food Bank limited to only Lagos State ?
Lagos Food Bank is not limited to only Lagos State. We work with other credible registered organizations across the country and can implement food relief interventions with ease with the help of our registered partners.

What does it take to get an LFBI certificate?
Lagos Food Bank awards community service Certificate to volunteers who have successfully completed 120 hours of community service with the food bank. In addition to this we are awarding certificates to all volunteers who participated and completed 120 hours of community service during COVID-19 Food Intervention Program. Ordinarily, it takes a minimum of 4-7 months to get an LFBI certificate but if you are keen on getting an LFBI certificate much faster, we encourage you to join our daily school feeding (EDUFOOD) program volunteers

How can I be a Volunteer?
To become a volunteer, fill out the volunteer registration online form https://lagosfoodbank.org/become-a-volunteer/ to get started. Once filled and submitted, an on-boarding confirmation email will be sent to your registered email. Further information on the volunteering procedures and volunteer guidelines will be sent to your registered email as part of the on-boarding process. The entire process takes an average of 72hours.

As a Volunteer can I also be a beneficiary of food Relief
No! A volunteer is not allowed to be a beneficiary. However, any volunteer willing to be a beneficiary will cease to be a volunteer to get food relief as a beneficiary.

How do you engage volunteers who can’t attend outreaches?
Lagos Food Bank keeps our volunteers up-to-date with events and progress of ongoing projects via emails, and our social media platforms. You can also apply to be an intern or volunteer your time in office administration at Lagos Food Bank. The office administration activities include, fundraising, food sourcing, research, social media, graphic design, videography, photography, volunteer management and engagement, communication, nutritionist, Business Development, Donor relations, Finance, Policy and advocacy, programs, Agriculturist, Warehouse management, operations to name a few. If you would like to take the career path in volunteering, you can also apply to volunteer full-time. Please click here to apply.

How do you get funds?
Funds are obtained through individual and corporate donations, contributions, partnerships, grants and merchandise (t-shirts, caps and umbrellas). Please download our annual report to get more updates about our source funding.

How do you identify your beneficiary?
We usually go for a location inspection before every outreach to ensure we interact, determine and register vulnerable individuals (Children 0-12, Nursing mothers, Malnourished children and the Elderly). We however have access to a database of beneficiaries we have reached out to in the past which we can call to come to the foodbank for an in-house outreach intervention.

Can a N500 donation make a difference?
Yes, every donation counts at Lagos Food Bank.

Where do you get your funding?
Funding is obtained through individual and corporate donations, and grants.

How does the Food bank contribute to achieving the UN SDGs?
Lagos Food Bank Initiative plays a key role in delivering on at least five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all. The Food Bank’s operations are strongly aligned to the following five goals, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 Good Health and Wellbeing, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality.

EDUFOOD

How do I sign up for EDUFOOD?
Kindly send a Direct Message on Instagram @edufoodng

Which communities do we have EDUFOOD?
EDUFOOD is currently active in Agege and Makoko

Where is the location for EDUFOOD?
Food bank warehouse

Can I go to the schools directly instead of coming to the food bank?
No, you are to come to the foodbank warehouse directly.

Do I need to wear the LFBI branded shirt?
No, you can wear any shirt. You will be given a reflective to wear.

Is there a dress code for volunteers?
Yes, you are required to wear a T-shirt, Jean trousers and sneakers.

What time is EDUFOOD activities?
EDUFOOD is usually between 9am-1pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays.

Can I volunteer for EDUFOOD during the weekends?
No, EDUFOOD activities are only during the weekdays, Tuesdays-Thursdays

Will volunteers get paid?
No, volunteers do not get paid

Do I need to fill a form to confirm attendance?
No, however you need to confirm attendance with the program officer via instagram DM or call

FAMILY FARMING

1. Must I have a background in agriculture before I can be a volunteer in the family farming program?
It is not a requirement to have a background in agriculture but it is an added advantage when interacting with beneficiaries.

2. Will volunteering in family farming add to my volunteer hours?
Yes – Volunteering for the family farming program adds to a total of 4 volunteering hours per attendance.

3. Does the food bank get a percentage of the produce from the beneficiary enrolled in the program?
The foodbank does not receive a percentage as all profits from the produce sold they belong solely to our beneficiaries

4. Are the beneficiaries going to pay for the training?
Beneficiaries of the program do not pay for training or materials that will be given to them. Training is free and all materials will be supplied by the food bank to the beneficiaries.

5. Can I donate agricultural materials instead of monetary donation?
Yes, all donations which include monetary donations and agricultural inputs are accepted by the foodbank.

6. After completion of training, can a beneficiary consult the food bank about their established farm?
Yes, we give advice to beneficiaries that have established their farm after the program.

7. Is the family farming program of Lagos food bank initiative a government program?
No. The Family farming program is NOT a Government program. However, there is a partnership with Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, as they provide training facilitators and agriculture.

JOB PLACEMENT

Do I have to pay to be connected to a beneficiary?
No, you are not required to make any payment in this regard. This is just our way of tackling unemployment in Lagos by connecting the skills of our beneficiaries to jobs around them to make them fend for themselves.

Are beneficiaries linked to a work place by proximity?
Yes, although this is not guaranteed. We try to connect beneficiaries with employers close to them so as to save them the cost of transportation.

Does the food bank job get a commission for connecting beneficiaries to employers?
No, we do not get a commission. Our primary goal is to ensure our beneficiaries are gainfully employed so they can fend for themselves.

Am I guaranteed to get a menial worker if I contact your organization through your instagram page @foodbankjobs?
No, we try our best to connect you to a menial worker. However, connection is based on the availability of beneficiaries that best fit your job opening.

As a beneficiary at Lagos food bank, if I am connected to a job, how will I be paid at the end of the month? Is it direct payment or through the food bank?
Payment of salary is made directly to the beneficiary by the employer. The food bank is not involved in the process of salary payment. The food bank only facilitates the connection between the employer and the beneficiaries.

Would I be guaranteed accommodation if I stay far away from the job location?
At food bank jobs, we don’t decide any availability of accommodation. This is decided by the employers. However, it also depends on the kind of job you are
offered.

Will the food bank be held responsible if there is any form of misconduct between the employer and beneficiary/potential employee?
The food bank is not responsible for any form of misconduct that may occur between both parties. Our duty is to aid the connection between the employer and our beneficiaries. This is why we encourage the employers to request for a guarantor from the beneficiaries/employee.

NIDS

Can anyone volunteer for NIDS?

Only health professionals can volunteer for this program, e.g Dietitians/Nutritionists, Pediatricians etc.

I am a health Professional, how do I volunteer?

Kindly send a direct message on Instagram to @nids.ng

Can a student studying a health related course volunteer
No, for now you cannot volunteer.

 

FAQ On Volunteering

Our major outreaches are mostly held on the last Saturday in a month, but we also hold smaller outreaches, which can be on a weekday.

Kindly click here
Fill out the volunteer form, check your inbox ,promotion, spam folder ,open the instant email address sent by Lagos Food Bank, click on ‘’YES SUBSCRIBE ME’’ to this mailing list, read the instructions underneath the bottom. This will take 48 hours to get full confirmation.

Yes, regular price is N4,000, VIP is N6,000, while Premium Polo is N7,500 kindly pay into our GTB Lagos Food Bank ACCOUNT 0461834490

Click here to read the eligibility criteria for a reference and certificate issuance.

click here to fill out the reference application form.
click here to fill out the certificate application form.

Yes, we have a special way of welcoming you on board.

No, to purchase a new TSHIRT, KINDLY pay before outreach, because t-shirt payment are no longer accepted on outreach day, only t-shirt pick up.

You might have entered your information wrongly, Kindly register again.

Kindly click here to view a list of activities you might be engaged in.

The minimum age is 12 years however, all volunteers under 15 would need to be accompanied by an adult.

Thanks for the suggestion, however our LFBI branded ID cards are given only to the staff & interns of Lagos Food Bank Initiative. Volunteers are only eligible for volunteers certificates and letters of attestation of volunteer hours.

Yes, with a professional camera, that will be great. At the end of the event, please share the images taken with us via Google drive or We transfer and the likes to lagosfoodbank@gmail.com CC Contactus@lagosfoodank.org

Lagos Food Bank makes arrangements for a coaster bus from the food bank to the outreach venue but it will be on a first to come basis so we advise that going to the outreach venue would  be a better option considering the limited number of volunteers the bus can convey.

LFBI will not bar a volunteer on such a basis, however, due to the increase in absenteeism of volunteers after confirmation of attendance, we have started blacklisting volunteers with a high track record of default from getting invitation for subsequent outreaches. We believe it is only reasonable that a volunteer confirm attendance only for the outreach he/she can attend to enable us plan accordingly. And if he/she is unable to attend, an email should be sent in this regard.

Yes, it is. To participate in our outreaches, you have to wear an LFBI branded T-shirt. The T-shirt is sold for N4,000 or N6,000, while Premium Polo is N7,500 all depending on the quality within your budget.

Registered volunteers over a period of time, are eligible for a certificate and reference letter from the Lagos Food Bank

To volunteer with us you must be at least 12 years old. Youth 12 – 15 years old are required to volunteer with an adult, youth 16 years old and up can volunteer on their own.

We do not pay our volunteers except for the Intern volunteers who are paid a monthly stipend to cover transportation only.

To become a volunteer, fill out the volunteer registration online form to get started. Once filled and submitted, an on-boarding confirmation email will be sent to your registered email. Further information on the volunteering procedures and volunteer guidelines will be sent to your registered email as part of the on-boarding process. The entire process takes an average of 72 hours.

No! A volunteer is not allowed to be a beneficiary. However any volunteer willing to be a beneficiary will cease to be a volunteer to get food relief as a beneficiary.

Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse, kitchen or garden setting. No sandals/flip-flops, extremely short skirts/shorts or low-cut shirts. Individuals wearing opened toed shoes will not be allowed to participate in outreaches or community inspections.

Yes, each volunteer individual or group needs to sign in each time they volunteer at the Lagos Food Bank. Upon arrival please visit our volunteer lobby desk for instructions on how to sign-in.

We love the enthusiasm of all our volunteers, Yes you can drop in at your free time as our warehouse is open Mondays to Saturdays for activities. But we will appreciate you registering to become a volunteer before dropping by.

There is no whatsapp group for Lagos food bank volunteers. Do follow us on instagram, twitter, facebook and linkedin : @lagosfoodbank for updates.

Attend outreaches for 4-7 months to accumulate 120 hours of Service. However, one the fastest ways to accumulate volunteer hours is to volunteer for the weekday programs; EDUFOOD, FAMILY FARMING, and OUTREACH PREPARATIONS.

Yes, you can. We welcome all types of donations both food and no-food items. Click here to see list.

We always advise that clothes and other donations are brought in before the outreach day. But If it will not be convenient, then they can be brought in on the morning of that outreach day but bear in mind they will not be distributed the same day. Your donations will be stored towards the next outreach.

No you won’t. All you need to do is to confirm attendance via the invitation email that will be sent to you prior the outreach day.

Hi, thank you for your interest in Lagos Food Bank. We strongly advise you to send an email to inform us so as not to create space for other volunteers who might want to join but could not due to form closure. You can also volunteer on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the outreach at Lagos Food Bank, to help with the preparation towards the
event day.

Certificates are usually prepared on formal requests made to the food bank requesting the same. To qualify for a community service certificate; you must have rendered 120 hours of community service and been an active volunteer for a minimum of 7 months. Click here to read more on the eligibility criteria for a certificate issuance.

To fill out the certificate application form  click here

  • DATE CHANGE

Why was the outreach changed to Saturday?

The dates of outreaches are decided by the partner for the stated program.

  • FREQUENCY OF OUTREACH

How often are the outreaches

The food bank has TEFAP community interventions at least twice to three times in a month and information about the outreaches will be communicated via emails and on our social media pages.

 

  • Donation

What if I want to donate cash to assist

You can make your financial donations via bank transfer and register it at the registration table at the food bank or outreach venue. You can make payments to either of the accounts below:

Account: 0463977946 – GTB

Account: 1016014957/Zenith Bank

Account: 0106793890/Union Bank

Account: 1020057249/UBA

Account: 0002221706/Standard Chartered Bank

Account name: Lagos Food Bank Initiative

 

  • Community inspection

What does the community inspection/beneficiary registration entail?

Before any outreach, volunteers are required to visit the beneficiary community for inspection and registration of beneficiaries, giving them tags to identify them on the outreach day to ensure orderliness. Inspections are usually done a week to the outreach.

When is the community inspection held?

The community inspection is usually done a week before the outreach program. Volunteers who have indicated interest in joining the inspection activities will be scheduled and an email will be sent across with the necessary information.

 

I do not get mails for inspection after stating interest

This is well noted. Volunteers are scheduled to partake in beneficiary registration and community inspection, we will work to ensure you join the team during this volunteering activity.

 

  • Timing of outreach

When do we close from each outreach

For morning outreaches, it typically ends before 2pm. However, the closing time for each outreach depends on distance and nature of the outreach.

 

  • Weekend volunteers

For Volunteers who are in the corporate space and are not for other outreach programs, how do we complete community working hours?

You are welcome to join us for Community Inspection, Community Outreaches (TEFAP) and preparatory/box packaging activities (Saturdays 12 noon – 5pm). These activities usually occur on weekends except stated otherwise. For further information about completing volunteering hours, please click here

Busy volunteers can also sign up to be a virtual volunteer.  Send an email to contactus@lagosfoodbank.org to sign up

 

  • Non-registered volunteer

Can non registered persons volunteer?

No, the person will be required to register (here) to enable the person to participate in LFBI’s volunteering activities.

 

  • Dress code

Hope I can wear skirts?

Due to the nature of our activities, skirts are not allowed for community outreaches, however, you can volunteer inside  the warehouse for box packaging.  The dress code for the preparations/warehouse box packaging is flexible as you do not have to wear your LFBI branded t-shirt

 

  • Volunteering hours

How do I find out my total number of volunteer hours with LFBI?

As a volunteer, you are encouraged to always keep a record of all LFBI activities you attend. Further guidelines on how to calculate volunteer hours are included in the volunteer starter pack you received with your onboarding email. If you do not have access, kindly click here

 

  • T-shirt collection past 3-4 months

I have paid for the T shirt since last year August haven’t collected it because I have not had time to attend any of this program; Please will I still be able to get it ?

This is well noted, however the stated period for pick up of volunteers t-shirt is 3 months after payment. Kindly make payment for your t-shirt to our GTBank account (0461834490). T-shirts go for N4,000 or N6,000, while Premium Polo is N7,500 and can be picked up at the food bank administrative building or on the outreach day at the registration table.

 

  • Time to arrive at the outreach venue

What is the latest time one should be at the venue?

Please check your invitation and follow up email for this information. Time of arrival varies from one outreach to the other.  Proximity of the food bank to the outreach venue could be a factor. Always read through your email for answers.

  • Group chat for volunteers

Is there any group chat for volunteers?

No, we do not have a general group chat for volunteers. All our communications are done directly via email, except for special programs like EDUFOOD.

Please bear in mind that Lagos Food Bank has no WhatsApp group and does not support the opening of WhatsApp groups by volunteers to communicate its activities. Therefore, opening and joining WhatsApp groups under the Lagos Food Bank Umbrella leads to outright disqualification as a volunteer if such WhatsApp group is not opened or initiated by the LFBI management/staff.