Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the *Fidelity Food Bank Initiative*, to Anambra State, distributing essential food items to more than 2,000 residents in Awka.
The two-day outreach, which held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Awka, and at Emmaus House, Anglican Diocese of Awka, targeted the elderly, widows, and other vulnerable members of the community.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Awka, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fighting hunger and supporting the welfare of its host communities.
“The Fidelity Food Bank was launched as part of our commitment to the well-being of our host communities. We are delighted to bring this initiative to Anambra State in collaboration with our partners, to ensure the most vulnerable among us receive support during these difficult times,” Orumwense said.
The initiative was applauded by community leaders. Rev. Father Levi Ukor, Director of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Catholic Diocese of Awka, described the gesture as a demonstration of genuine compassion, while the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, urged other corporate bodies to emulate Fidelity Bank in addressing hunger.
Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area, Chinedu Okafor, also lauded the effort, saying, “Fidelity Bank’s intervention could not have come at a better time. Many of our residents are facing difficult economic realities, and this gesture brings real relief to families in need.”
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention. One recipient, Mrs. Adanma Mbah, said, “The foodstuff will go a long way in supporting my family. Thank you, Fidelity Bank, this just came at the perfect time.” Another beneficiary, Mrs. Nnenna Okeke, called on other organisations to follow the bank’s example in restoring hope to struggling households.
Launched in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative has so far distributed more than 250,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, reaching over 300 communities nationwide.
Fidelity Bank, which serves more than 9.1 million customers across Nigeria and through its UK subsidiary, has consistently received recognition for its community impact and innovation. In 2024, it won several awards, including the *Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award* by BusinessDay BAFI Awards, and the *Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application* award by Global Business Outlook.