OOSCF Food Assurance Program | Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation
OOSCF Programs — Food Assurance

Every Meal
Heals a Warrior

In Nigeria, 60% of sickle cell families face food insecurity. The OOSCF Food Assurance Program delivers not just nutrition — but dignity, resilience, and a fighting chance.

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OOSCF Food Assurance Program – volunteer distributing meal packs to sickle cell families
90% Directly Nourishes Warriors

Turning Meals Into
Medicine

Sickle cell warriors face relentless battles — not just against pain, but against hunger. In Nigeria, malnutrition and food insecurity plague 60% of families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD), worsening complications like anaemia, infections, and delayed development.

The OOSCF Food Assurance Program delivers more than meals; it provides dignity, health, and resilience to those who need it most. Every bite is a step toward fewer crises, stronger immunity, and a fuller life.

🍽️ Nutrition Equity 💊 Medical Nutrition 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Support 🩸 Sickle Cell Care 🏫 School Meals

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Of every naira donated goes directly to nourishing warriors and their families. We publish annual impact reports.

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Our Support Areas

A holistic approach to nutrition and care that addresses every dimension of food insecurity in sickle cell families.

Nutrient-Dense Meal Packs

Monthly deliveries of iron-free proteins, essential vitamins, and hydration essentials carefully tailored for sickle cell health requirements and pain-crisis prevention.

Emergency Food Relief

Rapid response meals deployed within 24 hours during crises — hospitalizations, floods, economic hardship, or sudden family emergencies affecting warriors.

Nutrition Workshops

Interactive workshops teaching families to prepare affordable, immune-boosting, locally sourced meals that actively reduce the frequency and severity of sickle cell pain crises.

Farm-to-Table Partnerships

Direct sourcing of fresh, quality produce from local farmers — supporting agricultural communities while ensuring consistently high nutritional standards for warriors and families.

Home Visit Deliveries

Dedicated volunteers deliver food directly to homebound warriors and caregivers in remote, rural, or underserved areas where mobility is limited by illness or circumstance.

School Meal Programs

Daily fortified, medically appropriate meals for children with SCD in partner schools — keeping them healthy, attentive, and present in classrooms across Nigeria.

What Your Gift Achieves

Your donation creates a cascade of positive change — from individual health to community wellbeing.

Saves Lives

Improved nutrition directly reduces the frequency and severity of sickle cell crises, keeping warriors out of hospitals.

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Empowers Families

Frees limited household incomes to be redirected toward medical care, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

350+ Families

Builds Community

Connects warriors to local farmers, volunteers, and health professionals, fostering solidarity and long-term support networks.

1,200+ Lives

SDG Alignment

Directly advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being).

SDG 2 & SDG 3

Ready to Join the Community?

Warriors, families, volunteers, and partners — there's a place for everyone in our mission to end food insecurity for sickle cell families in Nigeria.

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