Richard Nii-Armah Quaye Officially Launches Food Banks Across Ghana

Richard Nii-Armah Quaye Officially Launches Food Banks Across Ghana

  • Richard Nii-Armah Quaye launched the RNAQ Foundation’s Food Bank initiative, offering free meals to Ghanaians in need
  • The initiative began in five locations: Teshie, Ashaiman, Madina, Odorkor, and Kasoa, with plans for further expansion
  • Richard Quaye expressed his commitment to expanding the initiative to more communities, aiming to fight hunger

Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii-Armah Quaye has officially launched the RNAQ Foundation’s Food Bank initiative, offering free meals to Ghanaians in need.

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Richard Quaye launchs the RNAQ Foundation’s Food Bank initiative to provide free meals for Ghanaians. Photo credit: Richard Nii-Armah (Instagram)
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The program kicked off in five key locations: Teshie, Ashaiman, Madina, Odorkor, and Kasoa, with plans for further expansion.

In an announcement shared on social media platforms, Richard Quaye emphasised the importance of the initiative.

In his words:

"No one should ever go hungry."

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that the philanthropist had hinted at his plans and ideas to establish Food Banks across Ghana through his RNAQ Foundation.

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The initiative, according to him, aims to fight hunger and support vulnerable communities by providing free hot meals.

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These Food Banks are said to offer one free meal per day to anyone, regardless of their background or status.

The project is deeply personal for Quaye and is part of his broader mission to transform lives and build Black wealth in Africa.

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Ghanaian entrepreneur Richard Nii-Armah Quaye at the official launch of the RNAQ Foundation's Food Banks. Photo credit: richard nii-armah quaye (Instagram)
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During his speech at an event, Richard Quaye expressed that the launch of these Food Banks is a significant milestone for his foundation and a personal vision he’s held for many years.

"This project is deeply rooted in values I’ve held since childhood," he said.

He added that he is committed to expanding the initiative as long as he has the strength to do so.

As the first batch of Food Banks opens, Richard Quaye reiterated his promise to roll out more centres across the country, depending on the foundation’s capacity and the guidance of God.

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The foundation’s founder remains determined to expand the initiative in the future, with hopes to reach more communities and transform more lives.

Watch the video of his speech below.

Ghanaians applaud Food Bank Initiative

YEN.com.gh collected some reactions from Ghanaians who had been looking forward to Richard Nii-Armah Quaye's Food Bank initiative. Some of the reactions are below.

@EfyaBerlin wrote:

"Please oo i can to ask will it be one day or everyday."

@dfweddiee said:

"If ano pull up, call me cow meat. 😂"

@_ghanaprince commented:

"I hope greedy and selfish folks won't hijack this one or even turn it into makola maret."

@Ashtownnboy said:

"Relax….Make he come Kumasi wai. 3k)m de Tech boys nu o.😭"

@DennisYawsonn commented:

"God bless him d.amn buh what about kids bellow 15y who don’t have the Ghana card."

Ashaiman residents flock to RNAQ Food Bank

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Residents of Ashaiman welcomed Richard Nii-Armah Quaye's food bank set up in the town.

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A video showed some people reacting after realising that the food bank was serving cooked meals instead of foodstuffs.

Ghanaians who reacted to the video expressed joy and thanked Richard Nii-Armah Quaye for the benevolent gesture.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Oluwadara Adebisi (Human Interest Editor) Adebisi Oluwadara is a Human Interest Editor who joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025. He has over six years of experience in press release writing and journalism. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology. However, he was mentored in journalism and became a certified journalist after completing the Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation.

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