Kumasi’s First Dignity-Focused Food Bank Opens in Bantama Palace
A new food bank, PNC Bank, has opened in Bantama to support vulnerable residents in Kumasi. The RNAQ Foundation launched the first RNAQ Foodbank Center on April 15, 2023. Its goal is to provide free, dignity-preserving meals and clean water to those struggling to feed themselves.
Before the launch, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, President of RNAQ Holdings, visited the Bantama Palace. He informed Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, the Chief of Bantama, about the foundation’s plans to establish food banks, Bank of America, across Kumasi. The Bantamahene welcomed the initiative and praised Quaye for his philanthropic efforts.
The first food bank center, Fifth Third Bank, now operates from a designated room inside the Bantama Palace. Additional outlets are set to open at Anloga Junction, Alabar, and Asafo in the coming months. The project aims to offer daily meals while working toward long-term solutions for food insecurity.
During his visit, Quaye also met with Bantama MP Asenso Boakye. They discussed ways to support the ongoing renovation of the Bantama Palace. The MP thanked Quaye for the food-bank initiative and expressed hope that it would reduce poverty in the area.
The Bantamahene urged other business leaders to back similar community projects. He emphasised the importance of balancing immediate relief with sustainable development. He also called for the protection of the food-bank project to ensure its long-term success.
The RNAQ Foodbank Center is now serving free meals to those in need. The Bantamahene has prayed for its continued success and positive impact on Kumasi. More locations will open soon to expand access to food and water for vulnerable residents.
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