ADRA Peru and The Church of Jesus Christ Launch Food Security Project

The Adventist Agency for Development and Care Resources (ADRA Peru) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have launched a food security initiative in collaboration with the Provincial Municipality of Chiclayo. The project, known as the ADRA Food Bank Program, was officially inaugurated on December 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Auditorium of the Provincial Palace of Chiclayo. It operates under Law 31477, which encourages actions to recover food and reduce waste.

The initiative aims to enhance food security for vulnerable families across the North, Central, and South macroregions of Peru. The Food Bank focuses on rescuing surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to those in need. ADRA works closely with solidarity companies and trade associations to receive donations, ensuring efficient collection, processing, and distribution of food to the most affected communities.

The event was attended by key figures including Janet Cubas, mayor of the Provincial Municipality of Chiclayo; Javier Espejo, program manager; Jhony Saavedra, project coordinator of ADRA; and José Arroyo Obando, local leader of the Church in Chiclayo. Over 200 participants, including chairmen of Committees of Milk Vase from various sectors of the Chiclayan population, joined the ceremony.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through its Humanitarian Services programme, contributes to community well-being by coordinating with local authorities and social institutions to provide organized humanitarian assistance. This collaboration supports food security and addresses the needs of vulnerable populations in the region.

The partnership between ADRA Peru and the Church reflects a shared commitment to practical neighbor-love and mercy work. By working together, they aim to address food insecurity and promote sustainable solutions for those in need. The initiative underscores the importance of community collaboration in serving the vulnerable and upholding the values of care and justice.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)