November 16th 2024 was an unforgettable day for the beneficiaries of the Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) of Lagos Food Bank Initiative, as well as the volunteers and food bank team members present at the food bank warehouse in Mangoro, Ikeja, as they excitedly received and partnered with Adenike Adeleke, to distribute staple foods, personal care items and decent clothing to women and households in low-income communities across Lagos State.

Popularly known as Nikos Living, Adenike Adeleke graced the occasion with a contagious energy that resulted to lots of dancing and singing as she joyfully engaged in packaging of the food boxes, lifting the spirits of the women as she delivered their food boxes, spurring on the volunteers who attended the outreach in support of the food bank’s mission; a hunger-free society for all.

In his opening remarks before the commencement of the day’s activities, the Founder and Executive Director of the food bank, Dr. Michael Sunbola, expressed a heartwarming appreciation to the partner of the day for her dedication to community development, highlighting her track record of philanthropy as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable future for all. He also expressed gratitude to the volunteers who attended in numbers to show unwavering commitment to community-centered projects.

Addressing the attendees of the outreach, the partner of the day expressed her delight in being a part of such an impactful initiative, highlighting the importance of helping the less privileged as an obligation to humanity. In her words, “I really love the work of the Lagos Food Bank, you guys are amazing. I look forward to future collaborations between my foundation and your organization to reach more communities in need across the nation.”

Also a highlight of the remarkable day was the presentation of the Certificate Of Public Good to the partner of the day, Adenike Adeleke, also known as Nikos Living, who is also a public figure impacting communities for the better. This partnership was a huge success, evident in the joyful and fulfilling faces of the beneficiaries and volunteers, and a proof that no societal problem is unsolvable when people unite for a great cause.