How to Join the Network
Step 1: Before considering partnering directly with the Food Bank, please click here to read our Beneficiary Organization Application Manual and Eligibility Criteria Questionnaire which is a self-assessment designed to help your organization determine your readiness for partnership.
Step 2: Please click here to fill the Beneficiary Organization application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Partner NGOs
To become a partner with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, your NGO would need to complete an online application form detailing your current outreach programs, the communities you serve, and your capacity to manage food distribution.
The Lagos Food Bank Initiative expects partner NGOs to submit reports on the distribution activities, including media files(pictures and videos), challenges faced, and feedback from beneficiaries.
The Lagos Food Bank Initiative will provide partner NGOs with access to food items and resources to support your ongoing programs.
The Lagos Food Bank Initiative requires partner NGOs to submit a report that includes the number of families served, the types of food distributed, and any health or safety incidents that occurred during distribution. Financial reports are also required if funding is provided.
The food provided by the Lagos Food Bank Initiative must be distributed directly to the intended beneficiaries and cannot be sold or used for any purpose other than feeding vulnerable populations. Any violation of this policy may result in the termination of the partnership.
No, a partner NGO cannot request the type of food or resources.
For further information or to address any concerns, please contact:
Email: contactus@lagosfoodbank.org
Phone: + 234 (0) 2012918754
LFBI partners with organizations whose primary focus is on nutrition and ending food insecurity in remote communities, as this aligns better with our goals.
The distribution process for the items takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Partner NGOs can request additional resources such as hygiene products, educational materials, or cooking equipment through the Lagos Food Bank Initiative. These requests are subject to availability and are typically fulfilled during the regular distribution cycles.
In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, the Lagos Food Bank Initiative has a contingency plan that allows for the rapid mobilization of food and resources to affected areas. Partner NGOs may be asked to assist in emergency distribution efforts, and special guidelines will be provided to manage such situations effectively.
As a partner NGO in the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, your role would include identifying communities in Lagos with high food insecurity, organizing local food distribution events, and educating beneficiaries on nutrition and food safety.