The Nelly Mutti Foundation has donated assorted items, including food hampers, chitenge pieces  and second-hand clothes, to 370 vulnerable individuals across five wards in Chilanga District.

Foundation Founder and Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti says the initiative aims at improving household food security for the vulnerable in society.

ZANIS reports that Ms Mutti said this during the handover ceremony in Chilanga District.

“The Nelly Mutti Foundation remains committed to standing with communities in times of need and contributing to initiatives that uplift lives and strengthen resilience,” she said.

Ms Mutti urged residents in the district to take advantage of the free education policy to ensure no child lags behind, calling education an equaliser.

And Chilanga Town Council Chairperson, Champion Tembo said such partnerships build a better future, complementing government programmes such as cash for work, free education, and social cash transfer.

Meanwhile, Mount Makulu Area Councillor, Monde Kayenge said the council values partnerships with the Foundation to improve the welfare of the vulnerable in the district.

United Party for National Development (UPND) Constituency Chairperson, Anita Nkowani thanked the foundation and government for ensuring women’s representation in decision-making through the assenting of Bill 7 into law.

Beneficiary, Racy Maskeke, thanked Ms Mutti and her team.

The wards benefiting from the donation include New Farms, Namalombwe, Chilanga, Mount Makulu and Chilongolo.