Cargill Cares Ghana has celebrated World Food Day with the students and staff of the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind, reaffirming its commitment to community wellbeing, inclusion and the fight against hunger.
The celebration, held on Saturday, 17 October 2026, brought together members of Cargill Cares Ghana and the school community for a day of sharing, compassion and solidarity, highlighting the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive.
As part of the initiative, Cargill Cares Ghana donated a range of dry food items and essential refreshments to support the school community.
The donated items included 20 bags of 50kg rice, 10 gallons of 25 litres frytol oil, 10 cartons of milo, 20 cartons indomie, 5 bags of 50kg sugar, 10 cartons of mackerel, 10 cartons digestive biscuits, 10 cartons of milk, 10 cartons gino tomato paste, 10 bags of toilet rolls, 25 trays of minerals.
In addition to the donation, more than 500 students and staff of the school were treated to a buffet lunch and assorted drinks, making the occasion a memorable and joyful experience for the beneficiaries.
The initiative reflects Cargill’s commitment to making a positive and lasting difference in the communities where it operates.
Through Cargill Cares, the company continues to support initiatives that promote food security, improve community wellbeing and create meaningful opportunities for vulnerable and underserved groups.
The celebration also underscored the importance of inclusion and collective responsibility in addressing food insecurity, while recognising the dignity, potential and contributions of persons with disabilities.
Through this World Food Day celebration, Cargill Cares Ghana reiterated the importance of working together with communities and stakeholders to build a future where everyone has access to food and the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life.