The Zakat Committee of the Women’s Cultural and Social Society has been implementing and funding the Food Bank project since 2020. It provides food vouchers (pre-paid coupons) distributed to needy families, allowing them to obtain essential food items for free. The number of beneficiaries is approximately 870 families annually.
Aligned Sustainable Development Goal:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Platform for Action Focus: Women and Poverty
Timeline: 2020 – Present
Results
- Providing food for needy families:
Food vouchers have been distributed to approximately 870 families, helping to meet their basic nutritional needs.
- Improving food security:
Beneficiary families have been able to access essential food items, contributing to enhanced food security.
- Supporting the local community:
The project has supported needy families, helping to strengthen community bonds and reduce rates of poverty and hunger.
Impact
- Achieving Zero Hunger (Goal 2):
The Food Bank project contributes to the second Sustainable Development Goal by providing food to needy families, improving nutrition, and enhancing food security.
- Improving nutrition:
By providing essential food items, the project has improved the nutritional status of the beneficiaries, helping to prevent malnutrition and related diseases.
- Economic empowerment:
By alleviating the financial burden of securing food, families can allocate their limited resources to other needs, improving their overall economic situation.
The Society’s Role
- Organization and management:
The Women’s Cultural and Social Society has efficiently organized and managed the project, ensuring that food aid reaches eligible families.
- Sustainable funding:
By collecting donations and managing financial resources wisely, the Society has ensured the continuity of the project, providing regular food support. Food vouchers are funded through the Zakat Committee’s budget, with amounts of 20 KD, 30 KD, and 40 KD.
- Evaluation and follow-up:
The Society conducts regular follow-ups with beneficiary families to ensure that assistance is provided to those in need and assesses the project’s impact on their lives.
