Program Purpose:

The Veilomani Food Bank exists to address food insecurity and basic household deprivation among vulnerable families, ensuring that no household goes without essential nutrition and dignity supplies.

Problem Statement

Many families in Fiji experience intermittent or chronic food insecurity due to unemployment, rising living costs, health shocks, or family breakdown. Women and girls are particularly affected by lack of access to essential dignity items such as sanitary pads, which impacts health, school attendance, and self-esteem.

Program Description

The Veilomani Food Bank provides regular food parcels and essential household supplies, including dignity items for women and girls. The program operates through community referrals, churches, and outreach teams, ensuring support reaches those most in need while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Target Beneficiaries:

  • Low-income families

  • Single-parent households

  • Elderly individuals

  • Women and girls lacking access to basic supplies

Key Activities:

  • Distribution of food parcels
  • Provision of sanitary pads and hygiene items
  • Household needs assessments
  • Referral into longer-term support pathways

Outcomes & Impact:

  • Improved household food security
  • Enhanced dignity and wellbeing for women and girls
  • Reduced short-term crisis vulnerability

Alignment & Scalability

The program aligns with food security, gender equity, and community resilience objectives and can be scaled through partnerships with donors, churches, and corporate sponsors.