{"id":104237,"date":"2025-11-26T19:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104237"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:53:40","slug":"rnaq-foundation-opens-four-new-food-banks-in-kumasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=104237","title":{"rendered":"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 22 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The RNAQ Foundation, the philanthropic extension of RNAQ Holdings, has inaugurated four new food bank branches across the Kumasi metropolis. <\/p>\n<p>The expansion project was personally led by the President of RNAQ Holdings, Richard Nii Armah-Quaye.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320.png\" alt=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" class=\"wp-image-10032910564\" title=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320.png 683w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-93x140.png 93w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-83x125.png 83w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-167x250.png 167w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-283x424.png 283w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2320-33x50.png 33w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The newly operational centers are strategically positioned to serve key communities, including Bantama, Asafo, Anloga, and Alabar. The initiative was hailed as historically significant by traditional leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening of the Bantama branch, the Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, expressed profound appreciation, calling the food bank initiative \u201cone of the most philanthropic projects\u201d he had ever witnessed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317.png\" alt=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" class=\"wp-image-10032910556\" title=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-94x125.png 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-188x250.png 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-113x150.png 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-318x424.png 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2317.png 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe have heard of philanthropists around the world, but for the first time in the history of our country, a benefactor has initiated this kind of sustained, heartwarming gesture,\u201d the Bantamahene stated, emphasising the unprecedented nature of the program\u2019s daily commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Armah-Quaye, acknowledging the immense support for his business from the Kumasi metropolis over the years, reiterated the Foundation\u2019s dedication.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318.png\" alt=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" class=\"wp-image-10032910557\" title=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-94x125.png 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-188x250.png 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-113x150.png 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-318x424.png 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2318.png 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<p>He assured the community of a steadfast pledge to provide food support every day of the week, for the foreseeable future, ensuring sustained relief for vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n<p>The Kumasi expansion is a key milestone for the RNAQ Foundation, which formally launched its food bank initiative at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on August 1, 2025. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319.png\" alt=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" class=\"wp-image-10032910558\" title=\"RNAQ Foundation opens four new food banks in Kumasi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-187x140.png 187w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-565x424.png 565w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-330x248.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-333x250.png 333w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319-55x41.png 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2319.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The national network now includes five existing branches in Accra, one in Cape Coast, and two in Tamale. The RNAQ Foundation remains optimistic and committed to its ultimate goal: establishing operational food bank branches in all sixteen regions of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: RNAQ Foundation expands food security mission with three new food banks in Cape Coast and Tamale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"104237\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"twp-count-percent\">\n                                             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