Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Faith Adewale, has joined hands with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to support vulnerable families in Lagos, turning his post-reality TV spotlight toward meaningful social impact.
The outreach, scheduled for Wednesday at the LFBI Warehouse, is part of the organisation’s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) — an initiative created to provide relief to households affected by hunger and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This marks Faith’s return to LFBI after previously volunteering under the #NUMEPlan, a program that treats and feeds malnourished children.
Announcing the collaboration via its official X account, Lagos Food Bank highlighted the significance of Faith’s involvement.
“Big Brother changed his life, now he’s choosing to change the world. Faith Adewale is not just using his voice; he’s using his platform to give back.”
“After volunteering at Lagos Food Bank under the #NUMEPLAN program, where malnourished children are treated and fed, he made a promise to return and do more.
“On Wednesday, 15th October, he’s keeping that promise as he will be joining us at the Food Bank Warehouse for an impactful TEFAP Program to serve vulnerable families. This isn’t just an outreach, it’s a movement of love, hope and action.”
Since his disqualification from Big Brother Naija Season 10, Faith has publicly shared the highs and lows of his journey, including taking a ₦5 million loan to participate in the show — an experience he described as “transformational.” Despite the setback, he continues to express gratitude to his fanbase, known as “the Faithfuls,” and remains focused on initiatives that align with his purpose.
In a bid to amplify its reach, Lagos Food Bank also announced partnerships with five other organisations — JKO Heart Foundation, McDera Food Bank, The Glow Foundation, Faith Moves Foundation, and I Care For All Foundation — as part of its Food Bank Network Nigeria initiative.
“Together, we’re making a real difference in the fight against hunger,” the organisation said. “This collaboration strengthens communities and helps reduce food insecurity across Nigeria.”
LFBI also underscored the importance of its #AgricoveryProgram, which salvages surplus produce from local farms and redistributes it to those in need, particularly the aged, disabled, and low-income households struggling with rising living costs.
“Nigeria faces a paradox of food surplus and widespread hunger. Our mission is to bridge that gap — to ensure no one goes hungry while food goes to waste,” the statement read.
The organisation further elaborated on the challenges within Nigeria’s food system.
“The agricultural landscape in Nigeria presents a complex challenge, with significant food surplus coexisting alongside widespread hunger and food insecurity.
“Despite being a prominent agricultural producer, the nation grapples with food loss and waste across the supply chain, leading to economic losses, environmental degradation, and inadequate access to nourishing sustenance for many Nigerians.”
Through its Agricovery and TEFAP initiatives, Lagos Food Bank continues to lead efforts aimed at transforming surplus into sustenance, with the support of public figures like Faith and a growing coalition of non-profits.
