This project focuses on producing and distributing CFBI Nutri Porridge to address malnutrition among street children and homeless families. By establishing a community-based grain mill, the initiative will ensure sustainable food production, create local employment, and empower vulnerable communities through improved nutrition and livelihoods.
Community Food Basket International (CFBI) is a Ugandan-based charity dedicated to alleviating hunger and food poverty. To achieve our mission of a hunger-free world, we propose the establishment of a comprehensive Grain Milling Facility and Rehabilitation Centre on a 15-acre plot. This hub will produce our proprietary “Eat Right” Instant Nutrition Formula and provide holistic support to the most vulnerable, including street children, refugees, and mothers. By combining immediate food aid, sustainable production, shelter, and skills training, we aim to create a transformative model for community resilience and health.
This proposal operationalizes the “Eat Right” philosophy by:
Providing Immediate Nutritional Support through a scientifically formulated instant nutrition formula.
Improving Diet Quality and modulating immune function with a diverse, fortified blend.
Nourishing Cognitive and Physical Development for pregnant mothers, infants, and growing children.
Equipping Communities with the skills and resources for sustainable food production and livelihoods.
Proposal Objectives
Assess and Identify Vulnerable Groups: Conduct surveys within 3 months to identify 200+ malnourished children and homeless families.
Provide Immediate Nutritional Support: Distribute “Eat Right” Instant Nutrition Formula and food baskets weekly for 12 months to 20 Street Children’s Homes, Refugee Communities, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Pregnant Mothers.
Improve Sustainable Food Security: Establish a 100-ton per day Grain Milling Facility within 6 months to produce and supply our fortified multi-grain flour and nutrition formula.
Address Homelessness & Rehabilitation: Construct a Rehabilitation Centre to house and support 100+ homeless individuals.
Foster Skills & Economic Independence: Operate a Vocational / Skilling Training Centre to empower residents and the wider community.
Detailed Scope of Work: The Integrated Eat Right Hub
The project scope on the 15-acre land is designed to create a self-reinforcing ecosystem:
The Grain Milling Facility: A state-of-the-art unit producing 100 tons per day of fortified multi-grain flour and the “Eat Right” Instant Nutrition Formula.
The Rehabilitation Centre & Residential Campus: A safe, supportive home for 100+ homeless individuals, offering shelter, psychosocial support, and a pathway to reintegration.
Agro-Farming, Silos, and Food Banks: Farmland for cultivating ingredients and demonstration plots. The facility will include silos for grain storage and serve as a community food bank for resilience.
Vocational / Skilling Training Centre: Equips beneficiaries with marketable skills in agro-processing, tailoring, construction, and other trades, ensuring long-term economic empowerment.
Budget Plan: Mercy Takes Action
| Component | Revised Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Land (15 acres) | $208,000 |
| Miller Unit plus Installation and Factory Construction | $208,000 |
| Residential Campus and Rehabilitation Centre Construction | $780,000 |
| Agricultural Development and Training Center | $750,000 |
| Community Outreach and Staffing | $200,000 |
| Grain and Fortification Premix Initial Stock | $500,000 |
| Contingency Fund | $800,000 |
| Total Project Fund Required | $3,518,000 |
Implementation Timeline
| Activity Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Assessement and immediate relief | |
| Baseline Study & Beneficiary Identification | Month 1-3 |
| Weekly Distribution of “Eat Right” Formula & Baskets | Starts Month 4 |
| Phase 2: Sustainable Food Production | |
| 100-Ton Grain Milling Facility Operational | By Month 6 |
| Phase 3: Skills, Shelter & Farming | |
| Vocational / Skilling Training Centre Programs Launched | By Month 9 |
| Agricultural Development and Silo/ Food Bank Operations | By Month 12 |
| Rehabilitation Centre Construction Completed | By Month 24 |
| Phase 4: Review & Sustainability | |
| Final Monitoring & Evaluation Report | By Month 24 |
Expected Outcomes & Impact
Immediate Nutrition: Targeted, life-saving nutritional support for street children, refugees, breastfeeding and pregnant mothers via the “Eat Right” formula.
Sustainable Food System: A permanent local source of fortified grain flour, improving diet quality and creating a reliable food bank for the community.
Holistic Rehabilitation: 100+ homeless individuals regain stability through shelter, counseling, and skills from the Vocational / Skilling Training Centre.
Community Empowerment: A skilled workforce and sustainable agro-training foster long-term economic independence and food sovereignty.
Join us in building a nourished empowered community
Your partnership is an investment in a holistic solution that addresses the root causes of malnutrition and poverty. Together, we can make the “Eat Right” philosophy a living reality for thousands.
