Hon Anwel Sadat, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom, today ,had the honour of participating in the official opening of a Free Food Bank at the Anloga Onion Market in his municipality.
The event, organized by the RNAQ Foundation, marks yet another milestone in the foundation’s ongoing commitment to alleviating food insecurity among vulnerable populations within the Oforikrom Municipality.
The newly inaugurated Food Bank, strategically located at the bustling Anloga Onion Market, is designed to extend support to vulnerable families, market women, head porters, and other community members who struggle to meet their daily nutritional needs. The timing of the initiative is seen as particularly pertinent given the current economic pressures affecting households across the region.
By providing access to food assistance in a busy market space, the project is expected to ease the burden on many families, helping them cope with the heightened cost of living.
During the opening ceremony, Hon Anwel Sadat commended the leadership and team of the RNAQ Foundation for their consistency in demonstrating compassion and delivering practical support to communities in Oforikrom. “This timely initiative reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable families, market women, head porters, and community members who struggle to meet their daily nutritional needs,” he remarked. He highlighted that the establishment of the Food Bank in such a strategic market location will go a long way in cushioning households, especially during these challenging economic times.
The MCE praised the RNAQ Foundation for its sustained efforts in extending social safety nets to those most in need, noting that the Free Food Bank aligns with the municipality’s broader goals of enhancing welfare and improving quality of life for residents. He expressed confidence that the project would foster greater resilience among market users and the wider community, enabling them to better navigate current economic hardships.
The RNAQ Foundation, through this initiative, continues to underscore its mission of providing humanitarian assistance and addressing food insecurity in underserved communities. The opening of the Anloga Onion Market Free Food Bank adds to the foundation’s portfolio of social interventions aimed at uplifting disadvantaged groups, reinforcing its reputation as a key partner in community development within the Ashanti Region.
Residents and beneficiaries present at the launch expressed gratitude for the support, noting that access to the Food Bank would significantly alleviate their daily struggles. Market women and head porters, in particular, welcomed the initiative, citing improved food security as a vital step toward economic stability amid prevailing hardships.
The event was marked by goodwill messages from local leaders and stakeholders, all echoing appreciation for the collaborative effort between the Oforikrom Municipal Assembly, under Hon Sadat’s leadership, and the RNAQ Foundation. The successful opening of the Free Food Bank is anticipated to inspire similar ventures in other parts of the municipality, further strengthening community support systems.
As Oforikrom continues to navigate economic challenges, the partnership between the municipal administration and philanthropic organizations like the RNAQ Foundation is seen as pivotal in delivering tangible benefits to the most vulnerable, embodying a spirit of collective responsibility and care for the residents’ well‑being.
