Abuja: An NGO, John and Rebecca Ebokpo Foundation (JARE) has distributed food items to no fewer than 100 families in Waru Village, Abuja, as part of its outreach programme to vulnerable communities. The initiative, tagged ‘Zero Hunger Project Phase VI’, aims to alleviate poverty and hunger among indigent families and communities.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the foundation also disclosed that the food items were sourced from its farm situated in Nasarawa State. The Chairperson of JARE Foundation, Mrs Rebecca Ebokpo, on Saturday, said the organisation’s passion was to eliminate hunger in communities. She explained that hunger was a major challenge responsible for many social ills, including death, crime, and mental health crises.
The foundation has a charity farm in Nasarawa State, where they cultivate crops to distribute to vulnerable communities. Mrs Ebokpo stated, “Our charity farm is the backbone of our initiative. We are proud to say that most of the food items we are distributing today, except for rice, are sourced from our own farm.” She emphasized that they have approximately 1.7 hectares of farmland in Uke, Nasarawa State, dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities and alleviating poverty and hunger.
Mrs Ebokpo appealed for partnerships with well-meaning individuals and organisations to support the foundation’s work and expand its reach. She mentioned challenges faced by the foundation, including security threats to its farm and theft of farm produce. “We urge the government to enhance security measures, as our farm faces constant threats from herdsmen and thieves,” she said.
In spite of challenges, the organisation remains committed to its mission and supports government efforts, recognizing that the government cannot do it all alone. The foundation expressed gratitude for the support that made the initiative possible and shared happiness in being able to make a difference in the lives of the beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries received a package of 5kg of rice, yams, sweet potatoes, groundnut, maize, melon (egusi), salt, and 5kg of cassava (garri). Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the foundation for the kind gesture and urged the government and other NGOs to emulate the foundation’s example and provide similar support to those in need.
