PRESSR: Egyptian Food Bank receives $250,000 grant from Visa Foundation to empower small farmers and provide 238,000 school meals
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Cairo Egyptian Food Bank announced a $250,000 grant from the Visa Foundation to support School and Nursery Feeding, providing 238,000 school meals, and fostering agriculture-dependent entrepreneurs in Beheira and Minya Governorates.The signing ceremony, was held at Egyptian Food Bank premises in Third Settlement and attended by Mr. Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of the Egyptian Food Bank and Malak El Baba, Vice President of Visa and General Manager of the company in Egypt, Following the ceremony, Visa employees participated in packing food boxes and preparing meals in EFB central kitchen as part of their commitment to supporting various segments of the community.The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) plays a pivotal role in preventing malnutrition through its daily provision of 60,000 school meals, covering one-third of childrens nutritional needs. This program ensures that participating nurseries receive daily nutritious foods tailored for children aged 2 to 6 years old.In addition to its efforts in the education sector, EFB is committed to empowering smallholder farmers by providing them with the necessary agricultural skills and knowledge to increase yield, improve land productivity, enhance crop quality, and reduce post-harvest food loss. EFBs approach is no different and were proud to join their efforts to ensure people have the fundamentals they need to participate in their community.For more information about Egyptian Food Bank, visit [www.efb.eg and www.rtk.efb.eg]. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.