Ileya Festival: Olori Afolabi distributes rice to Apomu residents launches food bank
The Queen of Apomu Kingdom, Olori Janet Afolabi has distributed 150 bags of 50kg rice to residents of Apomu town of Osun State for the celebration of Ileya Festival, just as she equally launched a foot bank.
Penpushing reports that the distribution and foot bank launch under the banner of Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation was held on June 3, 2024 at the palace of the Alapomu of Apomu, the headquarters of Isokan Local Government Area of Osun State.
The CNN award winning journalist turned Olori speaking with journalists after the distributions and launch explained that the projects are in response to the pressing issue of hunger in rural communities, and aimed to providing immediate relief to those in need and support rural families
“It is aimed at providing immediate relief to those in need and support rural families. Every package of rice represents a moment of relief. As we distribute the food, we are not just meeting a basic need we are offering compassion, care and kindness’, she said.
“We are not just filling stomachs; we are filling hearts with hope because every act of kindness no matter how small can have a profound impact. We are honoured to launch this food bank to address hunger and promote well-being in our community’, Afolabi added.
“We recognise that hunger is a reality for many in our community and we want to do something about. The food bank will offer a range of services, which include: food distribution to indigent families and support programmes on nutrition education and counselling.
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