RCCG to Feed One Million School Children in Lagos

In the quest to impact lives positively, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), His love Foundation, (HLF), has announced a School Feeding Initiative, aimed to provide nutritious meals to 1,000,000 students in primary schools across Lagos, while actively promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Zero Hunger and Quality Education, as well as in alignment with the theme of the ongoing RCCG’s 71st convention, “Beyond Expectation”.

It would be recalled that in July, through the Manna Meal School Feeding Programme, the foundation had fed 8,954 children in 118 schools in Lagos for the third term, with plans to continue in the upcoming first term starting in September 2023. Additionally, a total of 106,728,606 people has been fed globally through its various feeding initiative and in the 28 daily feeding centers in Lagos.

With over two million children currently out of school in Lagos alone, HLF has already made a difference in the lives of 2,062,260 students. Through The Build a School project, HLF has impacted 39,160 individuals. His Love Foundation has of July has executed a total of 1,816,579 projects, significantly impacting the lives of over 149,047,261 individuals, with a spend of =N=56,531,763,720 on various nationwide projects in the last five years.

According to the brains behind it, HLF/RCCG CSR firmly believes in providing every child with access to quality education, recognising that addressing hunger is pivotal to achieving this goal. The School Feeding Initiative serves as a testament to the organisation’s commitment to uplift communities, following the mandate of compassion and support found in the biblical book of Matthew. Guided by this divine inspiration, the initiative aims to nourish not only the bodies but also the minds of the young generation, empowering them to exceed expectations and make a meaningful impact on society.

CSR REPORTERS gathered that the organisation extended an invitation to other corporate entities, non-governmental organisations, and stakeholders to join hands with HLF/RCCG CSR in this noble cause, in creating sustainable and hunger-free environment that nurtures the potential of children and fosters a generation equipped to contribute positively to the nation’s growth.

According to the church the initaitve is a testament to the dedication of making a meaningful impact on society, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and empowerment. The commitment remains steadfast in realizing a Nigeria where hunger is eradicated, and education thrives and the potential of every child is nurtured beyond expectation.