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ENOCK MWEWA | PROJECT LEADThe Zambia Food Bank Project aims to address food inequality and food insecurity which is existing in most Zambian communities
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According to a recent report by JESUIT Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), evaluations have revealed an alarming rise in living expenses concerning essential
commodities with an upward adjustment of 7.9 percent in comparison to January, 2024. The cost
of living for a family of five as further measured by JCTR Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) in
February 2024 in Lusaka now stands at K 10, 307.01. This marks a substantial rise of K751.48
from the previous month's figure of K9, 555.53. The average prices of various food items on the
baskets increased, with the cost of vegetables moving to K689.97 per 40kg from K571.99 per 40
kg and other fruits increasing to K27.21 per kg from K12.72 per kg. Additionally, the price of rice
increased to K160.07 per 5kg from K145.00 per 5kg.
The food items continue to be influenced by
seasonality of the products on one hand and on the other hand the scarcity of the commodities on
the market of some products is due to their importation expenses which tend to be affected by the
exchange rate. Aside from that climate has had a huge impact on he Zambian food basket due to lttle to no rainfall that have affected food harvest negatively. This has also led to a rise in food commodity prices.
The Zambia Food Bank project therefore works with individuals, businesses, charity organizations,private
and public institutions to support people with healthy food through food rescue and recovery as well as food donations. Our partners include glossary
stores, hotels, lodges, restaurants, farms and many others.
Water is an essential component of a healthy dietary requirements as it hydrates our bodies, hence accessibility should be within reachable areas.
$50,000 Goal
$2,000 Raised
Food recycling, eradicates disasters that come with inefficiency to recycle food. Therefore, this will help struggling communities to access food.
$150,000 Goal
$1,000 Raised
Establishing organic community food gardens across Zambia that will provide much healthier and affordable food to those in need.
$10,000 Goal
$9,542 Raised
Rescuing and recovering food from being wasted, to distributing it to vulnerable communitie on our program.
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We are raising awareness and sensitization on the importance of healthy and balanced diet. Through, Community radio stations, electronic and print manuals and physical organizations.
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A high number of people in Zambia especially children are not getting the best of life due to poor nutrition. ZFB believes everybody deserves the best chance to survive, thrive and jive. we are therefore using education on food and nutrition as an equalizer. Join our programs today!
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Growing your own food ahs so manu benefits and food gardens are the best easiest way to do so. The best part is that you do not even need any land. How? Sign up and get trained
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Produces from Community Food Gardens, are sold to nearby communities and listed partners for sustainability and resilience.
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The ZFB foodfest is an annual themed event that uses food to unite communities, through celebrations of harvests. The Foodfest is also a way to promote tourism by showcasing local food products and services.
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Imploring modern technologies in promoting sustainability and resilience.
We are addressing this by offering a platform for potential food donors to offer relief to those in need of food.
Youth empowerment-with special emphasis on the need for more Climate friendly machinery such as water pumps for gardening and home use.