It was a memorable return to the Lagos Food Bank Initiative for Sophia Momodu, a public figure and friend of the Food Bank, as she partnered once again through the Temporary Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to put smiles on the faces of needy families, as well as nutritious meals on their tables during the festive season.

Holding on the 30th of December at the Food Bank warehouse in Ikeja, Sophia showed up with a heart of compassion, touching the lives of vulnerable but resilient women and their families in the most meaningful way.

“I am just delighted to be back here to give back to society in my own little way. I am grateful for life and would like to share my blessings with people who are less privileged and deserve support,” said Sophia, during her address to attendees of the outreach.

The timely outreach witnessed a good turn out of volunteers who showed their relentless support for community-driven projects, by joining forces with the partner of the day to serve the beneficiaries of the outreach.

The Founder/Executive Director of the Food Bank, Dr. Michael Sunbola, expressed his gratitude to the partner of the day for such a meaningful initiative to provide succor for those who do not have enough to feel the celebration of the festive season. He also acknowledged the unwavering support of volunteers, highlighting their importance in impacting the lives of those benefiting from the outreach. He lauded the new volunteers attending their first ever outreach with the Food Bank, and encouraged them to extend the spirit of volunteerism beyond the Food Bank.

The highlight of the day was the expression of gratitude from the beneficiaries as they felt seen and cared for at such a crucial time, and with the way the partner of the day, Sophia Momodu, danced with them as they sang for her, the memories of the day’s event is bound to be golden for all in attendance. Even the volunteers shared moments of laughter, dancing, and pictures with the partner, a testament to the power of collective action to uplift lives in dignity.

Outreaches like this remind us that the narrative of food insecurity and hunger can be rewritten by those who sacrifice their resources for the good of others. The partnership between Sophia Momodu and Lagos Food Bank Initiative proved a timely one, which was a huge success. And the experience of love, compassion, and care would not be soon forgotten for all who witnessed the power of giving back to society.