In a heartfelt display of solidarity and community support during the holiday season, the World Foundation International Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative (WFI-MAC), in partnership with Montserrado County District #1 Representative Rugie Yatu Barry, has launched a Liberian rice giveaway initiative aimed at supporting needy families across Montserrado County.
The initiative will see the distribution of 100 bags of locally produced Liberian rice, each weighing 25 kilograms, to vulnerable households and communities between December 23 and December 24, 2025.
WFI-MAC, under the leadership of its Board Chair Dr. John T. Wulu and Vice Chair Bishop Dr. Manon Gurley, alongside a committed Board of Directors, senior advisors—including Mr. Sebastian Teclar—and a dedicated management team led by President and CEO Mr. Lincoln Z. Cooper, continues to champion agricultural productivity, food security, and rural development across Liberia.
Representative Rugie Yatu Barry, a respected member of the House of Representatives for Montserrado-1 and Chairperson of the Liberty Party, expressed deep appreciation for the collaboration with WFI-MAC, highlighting the importance of uplifting communities, particularly during the festive season.
She reaffirmed her longstanding commitment to community service, noting her previous initiatives that have provided rice and other essential support to families in need.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Wulu emphasized the significance of collaborative efforts in delivering meaningful impact to communities.
“By joining forces with community leaders and local agribusiness stakeholders, WFI-MAC reaffirms its commitment to uplifting families and strengthening Liberia’s food systems,” he said.
The rice distribution is intended to provide immediate food relief to families experiencing economic hardship and food insecurity during the holidays.
Distribution is being conducted at designated community centers, churches, and civic locations throughout Montserrado County, with volunteers from WFI-MAC and Representative Barry’s office ensuring an orderly and equitable process.
This initiative further reflects WFI-MAC’s broader mission to support farmers, promote local rice production, and encourage the sale of rice at reasonable prices—objects that align closely with Liberia’s national drive toward food self-sufficiency and stronger agribusiness value chains.
WFI-MAC leaders noted that the rice giveaway forms part of a wider series of seasonal outreach activities aimed at supporting vulnerable populations while contributing to efforts to stabilize and reduce the price of rice in Liberia.
“This rice distribution stands as a symbol of compassion and a reminder that together we can support our most vulnerable neighbors, especially during this meaningful and festive time of year,” Representative Barry stated.
Overall, the initiative reflects a shared commitment among civic leaders, agricultural cooperatives, rice businesses, and community partners to strengthen food security, encourage affordability, and provide critical support where it is most needed during the holiday season.
Below are listed places the distribution was carried out: Carysburge Police Station, Kesselly Memorial Health Center, New Jerusalem Orphanage, and Our Brothers Keepers Orphanage, among others.
