FOOD FARMING PROGRAM

PROBLEM STATEMENT

In Nigeria, the challenges of hunger, poverty, and malnutrition significantly impact vulnerable communities. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 63% of Nigeria’s population lives in multidimensional poverty, with rural areas facing even higher rates at 72%. This crisis severely limits access to nutritious food, especially for women and youth in underserved communities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Family Farming Program is an initiative of the Lagos Food Bank Initiative designed to promote food security and sustainable livelihoods. It empowers low-income families—particularly women and youth—by equipping them to establish and manage small-scale vegetable, poultry, and snail farms within their homes.

Beneficiaries are selected based on need and space availability in their urban households. They receive:

• Training on home farming techniques
• A starter kit containing seeds, livestock, feed, soil, and cages
• Ongoing advisory and consultative support

To date, 84 beneficiaries have successfully established their own farms through the program.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

GOAL 1: EXPAND THE ECONOMIC CAPACITY OF WOMEN

• Reduce the prevalence of poverty among women
• Empower women to be self-reliant
• Promote gender equality

GOAL 2: SUPPORT WOMEN’S ROLE IN ARGRICULTURE

• Build on locally available resources and capacities
• Promote the integration of traditional knowledge with innovative practices to improve yield

TARGET BENEFICIARIES

• Vulnerable women in underserved communities
• Widows
• Youths with an interest in agriculture

SPECILIZATION AND COST STRUCTURE

Program specialization	Cost Estimation
Broiler Production	₦105,000
Snail Farming	₦35,000
Vegetable Production	₦10,000
Training	₦5,000
Total Setup Per Beneficiary	₦155,000

Starter Kit Breakdown

	FARM ITEM	QUANTITY	COST (₦)
POULTRY	Chicken	10	44,000
	Cage	1	25,000
	Feed	1	30,000
	Feeder	1	1,500
	Drinker	1	1,500
	Antibiotics	1	1,500
	Multivitamins	1	1,500
SNAIL	Snail point of lay	20	20,000
	Snail Cage	1	15,000
VEGETABLE	Seed		1,000
	Plastic		9,000
TRAINING			5,000

RETURN ON INVESTMENT (SOCIL IMPACT)

The Family Farming Program delivers a social return of $0.097 per $1 invested.
This means every $100 invested results in approximately $9.70 in measurable social and economic value to the beneficiary and their community.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

PROCESS INDICATORS

• Total number of beneficiaries recruited, trained, and certified
• Number of training sessions conducted
• Level of active participation and program retention
• Increased engagement of women in agriculture

OUTCOME INDICATORS

• Increase in household income from farm output
• Reduced food insecurity based on self-reported data
• Visual documentation (photos, videos) and testimonials from beneficiaries
• Ability of certified participants to continue farming independently and expand operations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do I need an agriculture background to volunteer?
No. While helpful, it is not a requirement.

2. Will volunteering add to my official hours?
Yes. Each attendance counts as four (4) volunteer hours.

3. Does the Lagos Food Bank collect a percentage of the beneficiaries’ farm output?
No. Beneficiaries keep 100% of the profits from their farms.

4. Do beneficiaries pay for training or materials?
No. Training and all provided materials are free of charge.

5. Can I donate farming materials instead of cash?
Yes. Both cash donations and agricultural materials are accepted.

6. Can beneficiaries still reach out after the program ends?
Yes. The Food Bank provides ongoing support and consultation where needed.

7. Is this a government-funded program?
No. The Family Farming Program is not a government initiative. However, Lagos Food Bank partners with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture for training support.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Support a woman or youth in starting their farm today.

Call: 02012918754
Email: [e-mail]

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Become part of the mission to fight hunger through sustainable agriculture.

Call:

• 07061722099
• 09060291044
• 07049246214
• 09060389145
• 09048885087