Egyptian Food Bank and Kellanova Partner to Provide 100,000 Meals for Children in Minya

The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB), the region’s leading development-focused organization

dedicated to providing safe and nutritious food to those in need, has announced a strategic

partnership with Kellanova Group, a global leader in snacks, cereals, noodles, and plant-based foods

The collaboration aims to enhance food security and promote early childhood nutrition in Upper Egypt

particularly in Minya Governorate, under EFB’s flagship initiative, the “Build Their Future” child nutrition

program The initiative will deliver 100,000 nutritious meals to support children from food-insecure families

Official Signing Ceremony Marks the Launch of the Initiative

The partnership was formalized during an official signing ceremony attended by Mr. Mohsen

Sarhan, CEO of the Egyptian Food Bank, and Mr. Robert Chandran Shanmugam, Managing

Director for the Middle East and Africa at Kellanova The event marked the official launch of the

program in Minya, one of EFB’s top priority areas for community development, and reinforced both

organizations’ shared commitment to fighting hunger and improving child health in Egypt

EFB: A Holistic Approach to Ending Hunger in Egypt

In his remarks, Mr. Mohsen Sarhan emphasized that the partnership reflects a new model of

collaboration between the development sector and corporate social responsibility (CSR)

efforts“Our partnership represents a new model of integration between developmental work and private

sector social responsibility, said Sarhan Through our four main pillars – protection, prevention

empowerment, and elevation – we aim to achieve sustainable food security. We don’t just provide

food we design lasting solutions to eliminate hunger and secure a healthier, brighter future for

Egyptian children This initiative aligns with EFB’s long-term mission to eradicate hunger in Egypt

by combining immediate food support with sustainable, research-based programs that empower

communities and promote self-relianc

Kellanova’s Global Commitment to a More Sustainable and Equitable Future

Mr. Robert Chandran Shanmugam reaffirmed Kellanova’s dedication to community engagement

and social sustainability, highlighting the company’s Better Days™ Promise to help create a world

where everyone can thrive We believe that access to adequate food is a fundamental right for every

child,” said ShanmugamThrough our partnership with the Egyptian Food Bank and the ‘Build Their Future’

initiative, we’re proud to provide nutritious school meals to children in Minya and other communities facing

food insecurity This collaboration is a step toward fulfilling our Better Days™ Promise and building a more

sustainable and equitable future The initiative underscores Kellanova’s leadership in corporate responsibility

with a strong focus on sustainability, nutrition, and inclusive growth

Driving Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships

This partnership represents a milestone in EFB’s transformation from a charity offering food

assistance to a developmental institution that leverages innovation and research to design

impactful, scalable programs It also highlights Kellanova’s commitment as a socially responsible

multinational company that prioritizes sustainability and local impact, opening the door to

future collaborations that strengthen food systems and empower vulnerable communities

About the Egyptian Food Bank

Egyptian Food Bank Established in 2004, the Egyptian Food Bank is a non-governmental organization that

has worked for over two decades to achieve food security in Egypt EFB focuses on sustainable

solutions to end hunger, operating through transparent, efficient programs that target the

most vulnerable families Through its partnerships with both local and international organizations

EFB has become a regional model for sustainable development, combining humanitarian support

with measurable, long-term impact