In celebration of National Food Bank Day, the Lagos Food Bank Initiative will support 13 different reputable non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to reach food-insecure households in low-income communities across Nigeria through the Food Bank Network Nigeria Program on Friday 6th September 2024. 

This program is aimed at providing much-needed nourishment to individuals and families facing food insecurity, the collaborative effort aims to alleviate hunger and malnutrition, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential food supplies.

Through this collaboration, LFBI and its NGO partners, particularly those focused on nutrition, aim to amplify their impact and reach more vulnerable populations across the country. By supplying these organizations with the necessary resources, the partnership is committed to making strides in the fight against hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria.

The goal of the Outreach: The primary goal of this outreach is to provide immediate relief to food-insecure households, improve their nutritional status, and contribute to the overall well-being of individuals in vulnerable communities.

Objectives:

  1. To reduce the food gap in low-income communities: By providing them with healthy and nutritious food.
  2. Expand Reach: Distribute food supplies to a wider network of low-income communities across Nigeria, targeting those most affected by food insecurity.
  3. Promote Collaboration: Foster stronger partnerships between LFBI and local NGOs to create a sustainable support system for vulnerable populations.
  4. Raise Awareness: Increase public awareness about the issue of food insecurity in Nigeria and the critical role of food banks in addressing this challenge.
  5. Strengthen Community Resilience: Enhance the capacity of communities to cope with food insecurity by providing resources and support.

 

List of Beneficiary Organizations:

  1. The Toyin Osibodu Foundation
  2. Preesim Foundation
  3. Nathaniel Albert Foundation
  4. Save A Child Mission 
  5. Lighted Pearl Africa Foundation
  6. COPESA
  7. My Child My Treasure Foundation
  8. Regalo Hope Foundation
  9. Raymond Olaniyan (Rolan) Foundation
  10. VOICE TO THE STREET
  11. Leovest Reassuring Hand Foundation
  12. Ibadan Food Bank Initiative
  13. Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation

DATE: Friday, 6th September 2024.

BENEFICIARIES: Partner NGOs.

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