The CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank have established a long-term partnership to support communities in need in Egypt. The collaboration kicks off with a large-scale initiative, distributing 1,000 food parcels to support approximately 5,000 individuals, ensuring vulnerable families have access to essential meals.
On March 5, 30 CMA CGM Group staff members, led by the CEO of CMA CGM Egypt, Tariq Zaghloul, teamed up with Egyptian Food Bank volunteers to pack food parcels, which were distributed March 6. Their joint efforts focus on reaching the most underserved communities, particularly in rural areas, to provide critical nourishment to those in need.
“We are proud to partner with the Egyptian Food Bank to help tackle food insecurity. Our shared commitment to supporting vulnerable communities is a powerful reflection of the CMA CGM Foundation’s values of solidarity and humanitarian aid,” said Tariq Zaghloul, CEO of CMA CGM Egypt. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to our staff for their dedication and to the Egyptian Food Bank for their expertise. This is just the beginning of our long-term commitment to help more families in need.”
Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of Egyptian Food Bank, remarked, “Our partnership with the CMA CGM Foundation represents a powerful step forward in our mission to combat food insecurity and ensure that no family is left behind. This initiative comes at a crucial time, and through this collaboration, we are able to provide essential food supplies to thousands of individuals who need them most.” He added, “The impact of this collaboration will foster sustained food security within vulnerable communities across Egypt, and demonstrating our shared, unwavering commitment to alleviating the suffering from hunger.”
Throughout the year, the CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank will organize additional solidarity initiatives to ensure a lasting and sustainable impact.
This marks the second consecutive year that the CMA CGM Foundation has distributed food packages in Egypt, following last year’s efforts in Alexandria and Cairo, where staff members mobilized to distribute over 1,000 packages.
The CMA CGM Foundation’s global commitment to support those facing food insecurity
The CMA CGM Foundation is dedicated to supporting those facing food insecurity by providing financial, human, and logistical assistance to strengthen food distribution and aid efforts.
In France and its overseas territories, the Foundation partners with leading food aid organizations, including Restos du Coeur, French Food Banks, Secours Populaire, Secours Catholique, and ANDES.
In Lebanon, the Foundation plays a key role in distributing hot meals and has contributed to the construction of a community kitchen in Beirut, capable of serving 3,000 meals a day.
Beyond France and Lebanon, the Foundation extends its impact globally, notably in the United States through its partnership with The Salvation Army. Through its sustained commitment, the Foundation has enabled the distribution of over 10 million meals worldwide to those in need.
