In a bid to curb food insecurity and lack of access to adequate nutrition in low-income communities, Lagos Food Bank will partner with Devyani International Nigeria Limited (KFC) on the 12th of December 2024, to bridge the hunger gap, foster resilience and good health by providing immediate food support to economically disadvantaged women and families in Bamboo Village, Ajah.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:
Ajah is a town in Eti-Osa local government area in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located on the Lekki Peninsula approximately 22 kilometres southeast of Lagos. Ajah is occupied by Ajah and Ilaje people who migrated to Ajah after being displaced from Maroko and Moba. The Ajah and Ìlàje peoples have long been embroiled in intercommunal conflicts. Ajah is also surrounded by a border of water which links the Lagos Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean.
ABOUT OUR PARTNER:
Devyani International Limited (DIL) is one of India’s largest and fastest growing Chain Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operators in the country, and India’s largest franchisee for Yum Brands, operating KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, and the exclusive franchise for Costa Coffee cafes in the country.
GOAL:
To combat food insecurity affecting households in low-cost communities.
OBJECTIVES:
To foster resilience and good health through nutrition.
To provide equitable access to food security.
DATE: Thursday 12th December, 2024.
BENEFICIARIES: Women from low-income families.