Food Bank Support for Widows in Dakibiyu
Project Details
On May 24, 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Utako completed a Community Food Bank outreach at the Chief's Palace in Dakibiyu, Abuja. This initiative was designed to provide critical support to vulnerable widows in the club's adopted community by distributing essential food packs.
With food insecurity identified through conversations with local leaders and past outreach programs, club members came together to donate food items and funds. These contributions were used to prepare relief food packs containing rice, beans, garri, and other essential staples.
Project Impact
30 widows reached with comprehensive food relief packages
Food packs containing rice, beans, garri, and other essential staples
Community recognition through Chief's Palace venue selection
Member engagement through personal donations and volunteer participation
Quarterly sustainability plan established for ongoing support
Key Achievements
Community assessment identified food insecurity among female-headed households
Strategic partnership with community leaders and Chief's Palace
Member mobilization combining donated goods and financial contributions
Dignified distribution process respecting recipients' standing in community
Future collaboration planned with local women's groups for sustained impact
Community Partnership
Venue: Chief's Palace, Dakibiyu - honoring community traditions
Local engagement: Ongoing dialogue with community leaders
Beneficiary identification: Through established community networks
Sustainability planning: Quarterly repetition with local women's groups