The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB), a leading regional development organization dedicated
to providing safe and healthy food to vulnerable communities, has announced a new
collaboration with Amazon Egypt aimed at addressing hunger and supporting those in
need across Egypt As part of this partnership, Amazon Egypt will contribute to the
distribution of 11,000 meals through EFB’s renowned “Tekyet El-Mahrousa” initiative
This collaboration helps meet essential food needs while improving the living
conditions of many families in need
Amazon Egypt and EFB Join Forces to Enhance Food Security in Egypt
This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening the corporate social responsibility
efforts of both Amazon Egypt and the Egyptian Food Bank By joining forces, they aim to
maximize their reach and provide essential food items to as many beneficiaries as possible
particularly in densely populated areas with high food insecurity The distribution of meals
will cover several neighborhoods in Cairo, including Mokattam, El-Basateen, and El-Salam City
Through the “Tekyet El-Mahrousa” program, EFB has been playing an essential role in providing
sustainable food solutions to vulnerable communities This program is designed to offer
long-term food assistance, moving beyond short-term responses to address the continuous
needs of households in need
EFB’s Commitment to Sustainable Food Solutions
Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of EFB, stated, “This collaboration reflects our vision at EFB
to strengthen partnerships with the private sector to unite efforts and ensure that
food reaches every person in need Our partnership with Amazon Egypt expands our
capacity to deliver much-needed meals across Greater Cairo’s neighborhoods through
the ‘Tekyet El-Mahrousa’ initiative We are committed to working with organizations in
the private sector that play a crucial role in funding our feeding programs, as this highlights
the importance of sustainable collaborations built on shared objectives and measurable impact
Amazon Egypt’s Role in Strengthening Food Security
Omar Elsahy, General Manager of Amazon Egypt, expressed his pride in the partnership, saying
“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with the Egyptian Food Bank, an organization doing
exceptional work in reaching communities across Egypt At Amazon, we believe success is
not just measured by what we sell, but by how we serve the communities we operate in
This collaboration underscores our core values – being locally relevant, making a real impact
and standing with Egyptians during critical times Food security is a fundamental right, and
working with EFB allows us to contribute to ensuring that more families across Egypt have
access to the essentials they need
EFB’s Holistic Strategy for Vulnerable Families
EFB operates through an integrated strategy built on four main pillars to provide comprehensive
support to vulnerable families and individuals These pillars include providing food and basic
needs (protection), preventing malnutrition through awareness and nutritional education
empowering families to improve income and self-reliance, and enhancing living standards
while promoting sustainable development In its continuous efforts to develop innovative
programs, EFB ensures that the resources are optimally used by forging strategic partnerships
with government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations
This collaboration enhances the impact of these initiatives and ensures long-term positive
effects on communities
