Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and its bottling partner Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has pledged N19 million to GiveFood.ng, an emergency food relief platform, to feed vulnerable families in its host communities.
Coca-Cola had endorsed the platform in May 2020, with the platform providing over 200,000 meals to Nigerians, a statement said.
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The initiative comprises a coalition of partners focused on reaching the most vulnerable people with a target of providing over one million meals to the underserved in communities.
The Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Nwamaka Onyemelukwe, explained that the organisation will be providing monetary support to the initiative, leveraging the vast distribution network built by Give food.ng to ensure this food relief reaches those in need.
“The current economic climate presents a level of hardship for many Nigerians who struggle to make a living. Through this donation, we believe the platform will be able to feed over a million Nigerians impacted by the pandemic, while leveraging our robust distribution network.”
Mr Kola Masha, Managing Director of Babban Gona, the Lead Coalition Partner for GiveFood.ng, said: “There is an urgent need to help our neighbours in dire need at this time.
“The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the strife of individuals, families, and communities across the nation.”
The platform has over 100 food collection points in partnership with various supermarket chains.
