The local government units of Lagonglong and Naawan, Misamis Oriental are set to implement  the Community Food Bank (CFB) Project developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.  CBF is a community-based strategy that establishes a facility to ensure that food can be easily accessed and distributed during emergency situations.  The establishment of food banks is supported by regional government agencies.

CBF aims to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities of affected families in disaster-stricken communities by mitigating hunger within 72 hours at the onset of emergency while outside help are not yet available. The project aims to build the capacity of local governments in local food production (using indigenous and locally available food sources), food storage and food assistance distribution.  Under the partnership, DSWD will fund the pilot implementation of the Project.  The initiative will also be pilot-tested in Regions 7 and 8.

NorMin regional agencies that forged partnership for the CFB during the MOA signing held on July 28, 2016 include DA, DILG, DepEd, DOST,  DOLE, DTI, DENR, TESDA, DPWH and NNC X. These agencies will provide technical support (based on mandates) for the pilot implementation and sustainability of the initiative. mdmn