A non-governmental organisation, Hope for the Village Child Foundation (HVCF), has distributed food items worth N3 million to over 270 children and women in Kaduna communities as part of efforts to reduce the rate of malnutrition in the state.
The deputy director, HVCF, Rev. Sr. Juliana Ekwoanya said during the distribution of the items yesterday in Kaduna at HVCF centre that the gesture was part of their activities in helping the vulnerable to mitigate hardship.
According to her, the objective was to provide essential foodstuffs to those in need especially women and children and to alleviate hunger in the communities.
She, however, lamented about malnutrition among children in the communities, saying a lot needs to be done to address food insecurity in the country.
Sr. Ekwoanya said, “this charitable effort not only offers immediate relief but also fosters a sense of community empathy and support, helping to create a stronger, more compassionate society that takes care of it most vulnerable members.”
She further said that by distributing the food items, the beneficiaries will have access to nutritious meals and can meet their basic nutritional requirements.
The deputy director also urged other well-meaning Nigerians and the government to assist those in need, saying there is urgent need to take action against food insecurity.
According to her, the items distributed include 12 bags of 100kg rice, 10 bags of 100kg beans, 10 bags of 100kg maize, 5 bags of onions, 2 cartoons of maggi and salt all worth N3 million
She further noted that the beneficiaries were drawn from Chikun, Igabi and Kajuru local government areas of the state.
A 15-year-old Miracle Moses who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries lauded the HVCF for their support and humanitarian interventions.
