WORLD FOOD DAY CHURCH SERVICE
World Food Day 2022 was commemorated on Sunday 16th October and to celebrate the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Barbuda Affairs (MAFBA) attended a church service at the Urlings Moravian Church.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs, Hon. Samantha Marshall, Acting Extension Officer and Food and Agriculture Organization (FA0) National Correspondent, Ika Fergus and Acting Chief Extension Officer, Owolabi Elabanjo along with staff members of the Ministry were in attendance.
Fruits and Vegetables were donated to the church’s soup kitchen which is held every last Wednesday in the month. These were handed over to Rev. Yvanne Jean, the Pastor of the church, who was grateful for the donation and also acknowledged and prayed for World Food Day and everyone who plays a part in ensuring food security and food safety in Antigua and Barbuda and the world.
Hon. Samantha Marshall addressed the congregation to extend gratitude for hosting the Ministry at their service in recognition of World Food Day 2022.
