Jumia, Lagos Food Bank Reach Out to Communities

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Some communities in Lagos State were on Monday visited by leading e-commerce platform, Jumia Nigeria, for Valentine’s Day.

They were given some gift items in celebration of the day and to give back to them for their support for the company.

Jumia carried out this initiative in conjunction with the Lagos Food Bank and was part of the Temporary Emergency Food Support Program (TEFAP) of Lagos Food Bank, which aims to provide immediate food, nutrition, and relief assistance to low-income households in Lagos and its environs.

Lagos Food Bank is a non-profit, nutrition-focused initiative committed to fighting hunger, reducing food waste and solving the problem of malnutrition through targeted programs.

Speaking on the programme, the CEO of Jumia Nigeria, Mr Massimiliano Spalazzi, stated that, “We would like to take advantage of this opportunity to give back to the communities where we operate and what better day than today to show love to families in underserved areas?

“We hope that our relationship with the Lagos Food Bank will have a positive influence on a number of families and demonstrate that we care.”

On his part, the Executive Director of Lagos Food Bank, Mr Michael A. Sunbola, said, “We are grateful for this partnership, especially coming from a company that has had a significant impact on local communities around the country.”

“Jumia’s charitable contribution shows a sincere dedication to giving back to the community. These food packages will undoubtedly bring joy to many families on Valentine’s Day,” he added.