NFAA Conducts Food Need Assessments

Oct 9, 2026 | Business

-Donates Food To Flood Victims In Grand Cape Mount County

By the directive of the Director General of the National Food Assistant Agency (NFAA), a team was dispatched to several rural communities in Grand Cape Mount County to assess the food needs of flood victims and residents of flood affected communities. The team was led by Hon. Elton Dickson, Deputy Director General for Operations and Hon Mike Jabateh, Acting Deputy Director General for Publicity.

According to NFAA press release, the team visited the following towns: Londijah, Gbassalor, Kru Town, Grassfield, Central Ward, Fanti Town, Upper Central Ward, and Weajue. About 600 persons turned out to meet the delegation on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

 During the assessment tour, the team donated rice and other food items to people in the flood affected areas. The food donations was made possible through the office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hon Samuel A. Stevquoah for onward distribution by NFAA. According to the release, the foods are intended to support people facimg physical, psychological snd social vulnerability as a result flooding in the areas.

Meanwhile, NFAA Director General, Bpakai Sirleaf has lauded the office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs for the donation and assured the affected communities of government's assistance in time of needs. Director General Sirleaf assured that, with the support of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the government of Liberia is commited to ending hunger in the country.  He went on to say that "Through the leadership and support of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai,  there will soon be zero hunger in Liberia." 

The NFAA boss further stated that the September 23rd assessment tour will guide future government interventions and help ensure assistance reach to the people who need it the most in these hard to reach communities in rural areas.

 Meanwhile, NFAA reafirm its commitment to working with community leaders and partners to improve food production and food security in the country.

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