By Nadia Ntiamoah
In a bold response to the growing issue of food insecurity across the country, the Richard Nii Armah Quaye Food Bank Foundation has officially launched a nationwide initiative that promises to offer free meals to Ghanaians every single day—starting with five locations in the Greater Accra Region.
The initiative, which kicked off in early August, is currently operational in Teshie, Ashaiman, Madina, Odorkor, and Kasoa.
At each of these sites, individuals can access a free daily meal by simply presenting a valid Ghana Card—no fees, no paperwork, just proof of citizenship.
The founder, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, a known entrepreneur and philanthropist, has described the project as a long-term commitment to fighting hunger and poverty, especially among low-income families, students, unemployed youth, and the elderly.
“This is not just a charity event; it’s a national movement,” Quaye said at the official launch event.
“Every Ghanaian deserves a meal a day—at the very least—and we’re going to make that happen, one community at a time.”
According to the foundation, the food bank model will be rolled out in phases, beginning in Greater Accra and gradually expanding to all 16 regions of Ghana.
The goal is to ensure that, by the end of 2026, every major town and urban centre in Ghana will have a dedicated outlet providing at least one nutritious meal per day to any Ghanaian who needs it.
Each food bank is staffed with volunteers and trained personnel responsible for food preparation, hygiene, and crowd management.
The meals, which include staples such as rice, beans, gari, stew, and local delicacies, are served in disposable packs and distributed between 11am and 3pm daily.
To prevent abuse and ensure accountability, the foundation uses a simple digital verification system that scans the Ghana Card at the point of collection.
This ensures that only registered citizens benefit from the programme and that individuals do not collect multiple meals from different centres in one day.
