Foodclique Support a NGO at the forefront of the fight against hunger and it’s Partner the PepsiCo Foundation have reached a milestone of 270,000 which is the halfway mark of the ongoing Food for Good Free food box distribution project.
6,000 Food Boxes equating to 270,000 meals has been distributed to across 4 states (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo. And Ekiti) and 12 communities across the country.
In a Statement, its CEO, Ibrahim Onilegbale, who expressed satisfaction with the achievement so far, Mr Ibrahim said Foodclique is looking forward the distribution of 12,000 Free Food Boxes earmarked for the project across more states and communities.
He noted that the impact made so far by the food box was laudable, especially at this period when Nigeria grapples with economic challenges and continued food price inflation.
“The target is 12,000 Food Boxes equating to over 540,000 meals. So far, 4 States – Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and the Ekiti States have been covered, we are committed to spreading hope to more communities through food aid and support.”
While stressing that FoodClique would continue its food intervention program targeted at Widows, School Children, Vulnerable people, and Struggling Families affected by hunger, Onilegbale tasked the government to formulate policies to improve the agricultural sector and ensure food security nationwide.
On his part, Project Director Olasunkanmi Oladejo said the project, which started in April 2022, would run till late November 2022, “The project would reach all the south western states of Nigeria” He said he hopes for more Corporate partnerships that will ease the impact of the global economic challenges and rising food prices.
