PepsiCo Nigeria has unveiled its one million meals initiative hashtag #GiveMealsGiveHope
to feed vulnerable communities amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Enabled by the
PepsiCo Foundation, the meals will be packaged and distributed by FoodClique
Support Initiative, an NGO with proven reputation in fighting hunger,
identifying the most vulnerable communities through their volunteer network and
working with community leaders.
PepsiCo’s
Sergio Paya, General Manager Sub-Saharan Africa Beverages said, “We launched
the Give Meals, Give Hope program to meet the basic needs of the most impacted
segments of the Nigerian population, as food is at the heart of what PepsiCo
does. As one of the leading food and beverages companies in Nigeria and across
the African continent, we believe that we have a responsibility to focus on
providing essential food items to those affected by this pandemic.”
FoodClique’s Founder and CEO, Bolajoko Fadipe explains, “We are at the forefront of the fight against hunger in
Nigeria. The current pandemic has exacerbated the need to provide food across
the country. Through our #GiveMealsGiveHope partnership with PepsiCo, we will organize
food boxes and leverage on our network to distribute to those who need support
the most.”
The #GiveMealsGiveHope relief initiative is
part of a US$45 million global initiative launched by PepsiCo and The PepsiCo
Foundation, focused
on helping people and communities most affected by this devastating virus.
The company is funding
vital support including protective gear for healthcare workers, testing and
screening services, and is already
in the process of distributing more than 50
million nutritious meals to at-risk populations by supporting Food Banks and
other partners around the world.
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