Devyani International Nigeria, operators of KFC Nigeria, has continued its commitment to supporting communities through its ‘Box of Happiness’ initiative, partnering with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) for a third outreach under the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
The outreach took place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Lagos Food Bank warehouse in Mangoro, Ikeja, bringing together KFC employees, LFBI staff and volunteers to package and distribute essential food items to families across underserved communities.
Through the intervention, 2,137kg of food was distributed, equivalent to approximately 7,123 meals, directly reaching 100 beneficiaries and an estimated 512 indirect beneficiaries within their households.
The food packages included essential items such as rice, vegetable oil, sausages, patties, Wellcome snacks and Sympli potatoes, helping improve household food access, dietary diversity and access to nutritious meals.
The outreach also reflected KFC Nigeria’s commitment to hands-on community engagement. Twenty-two KFC team members contributed 88 volunteering hours, supporting beneficiary registration, food packaging, distribution and documentation throughout the exercise.
Speaking at the outreach, Anthony Katchy, Head of Human Resources at Devyani International Nigeria, expressed appreciation for the continued partnership with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to initiatives that create meaningful impact in communities.
Also speaking, Dr. Michael Sunbola, Executive Director of the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, appreciated KFC Nigeria’s continued support and hands-on involvement, noting the importance of sustained partnerships in tackling hunger, improving nutrition and strengthening communities.
For the families reached, the food boxes provided more than essential supplies. They offered immediate relief, eased the pressure of putting meals on the table and served as a reminder that community support can make a meaningful difference.
The latest outreach builds on the growing partnership between KFC Nigeria and LFBI, with both organisations looking towards further collaboration and opportunities to scale the impact of the initiative.
Through the ‘Box of Happiness’ initiative, KFC Nigeria continues to demonstrate that meaningful community impact can begin with something as simple and as powerful as putting food on a family’s table.