By Yanjanani Mendulo

Chiradzulu, May 9, Mana: The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), on Thursday,  distributed 1,800 50kg bags of maize to vulnerable beneficiaries in Lupanga Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Likoswe, in Chiradzulu.

The distribution exercise, which took place at Chisombezi Admarc aimed to provide crucial food assistance to households facing food insecurity in the area.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Chiradzulu District Council, Patrick Mulinga said the initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of crop failure and economic hardship on vulnerable populations across the country.

"The government is committed to ensure that no Malawian goes to bed hungry. This maize distribution in Lupanga Village is a testament to that commitment because this is their third time to receive this help and we will continue to work tirelessly to reach all those in need," said Mulinga.

Chairperson for Lupanga Area Civil Protection Committee, Doris Matamanda warned the beneficiaries not to sell the maize but to use as it is intended.

"The bags have been distributed to two groups of people; the first group is the ones who were receiving Ntukula pakhomo money and the second group are the local people from the village," added Matamanda.

One of the beneficiaries from the village, Eliza Matope, expressed gratitude for the timely assistance.

 "We are very thankful for this maize. It will help us feed our families during this difficult time," she said.