RC Metro Delta and Anak Food Bank Strengthen Community PartnershipSeptember 11, 2026 | Max’s Restaurant, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
The Rotary Club of Metro Delta strengthened its commitment to community-based service during its 3rd Regular Meeting held on September 11, 2026, at Max’s Restaurant, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, featuring the presentation of Anak Food Bank (Asosasyon ng Nagkakaisang Adhikain para sa Komunidad Inc.) as the club’s adopted community and Rotary Community Corps (RCC) partner.
Present during the meeting from Anak Food Bank were President Cherry Barnuevo, BOD Michelle Florentino, and PIO Area 1 Ma. Lydia Barnuevo. Their presence underscored the growing partnership between Anak Food Bank and RC Metro Delta as both organizations work toward meaningful and sustainable community service.
The meeting also featured the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Rotary Club of Metro Delta and Anak Food Bank. RC Metro Delta officers were also present during the signing ceremony, marking the formal beginning of a partnership designed to strengthen cooperation, community participation, and future service initiatives.
Building Service Through Partnership
Through the MOU, RC Metro Delta and Anak Food Bank establish a framework for working together as partners in community service. As the club’s adopted community and Rotary Community Corps partner, Anak Food Bank will serve as an important link between the Rotary club and the community it serves.
The partnership is built on the principle of working with the community, understanding its needs, identifying priorities, and developing service initiatives together rather than simply delivering assistance.
Through the Rotary Community Corps, community members can take an active role in service planning and implementation, strengthening the connection between Rotary leadership and the community.
Future collaboration may include initiatives in food security, education, family support, livelihood, and other areas of community development, based on priorities identified through the partnership.
A Formal Commitment to Lasting Impact
The presence of the Anak Food Bank leadership and RC Metro Delta officers at the MOU signing ceremony marked an important milestone in the club’s continuing service journey.
The agreement provides a foundation for both organizations to move forward with greater coordination and a shared commitment to serving the community.
With Anak Food Bank (Asosasyon ng Nagkakaisang Adhikain para sa Komunidad Inc.) as its adopted community and Rotary Community Corps partner, RC Metro Delta looks forward to turning this formal partnership into meaningful programs, active community participation, and lasting impact.
The 3rd Regular Meeting therefore became more than a regular gathering, it marked the beginning of a stronger partnership between Rotary and the community, built on collaboration, service, and shared responsibility.