Cairo,15 March, 2026: The CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank have renewed their partnership in 2026 to continue supporting communities facing food insecurity in Egypt. This year, the Foundation’s contribution will enable the distribution of over 10,200 food parcels to families in need across the country, supporting around 50,000 individuals. The first distributions took place in Cairo and Alexandria during the Holy Month of Ramadan, ensuring that vulnerable families have access to essential food supplies at a critical time of the year.
On March 2026, 30 CMA CGM Group staff members, led by Tariq Zaghloul, CEO of CMA CGM Egypt, teamed up with Egyptian Food Bank volunteers to pack and distribute food parcels in Cairo. This first event was followed, the next day, by a second distribution in Alexandria, also focused on providing the most underserved communities with essential food aid. Throughout the year, the CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank will organize additional solidarity initiatives in those two cities and beyond to ensure a lasting and sustainable impact.
“We are proud to renew our partnership with the Egyptian Food Bank and continue supporting vulnerable communities across Egypt. Our shared commitment to fighting food insecurity, particularly during Ramadan, reflects the CMA CGM Foundation’s values of solidarity and humanitarian action," said Tariq Zaghloul, CEO of CMA CGM Egypt. “I would like to warmly thank our staff volunteers for their dedication and the Egyptian Food Bank for its outstanding work on the ground. Together, we are strengthening our long-term commitment to supporting families in need.”
Mohsen Sarhan, CEO of Egyptian Food Bank, remarked, "Our collaboration with the CMA CGM Foundation reflects a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable families and strengthening food security across Egypt. Through this partnership, we are providing essential food support to thousands of individuals in need. Together, we continue working to ensure that more communities have access to nutritious meals during Ramadan and beyond, creating a sustainable, tangible impact on the lives of Egyptians.’’
In 2025, the CMA CGM Foundation and Egyptian Food Bank supported the distribution of more than 7,000 food parcels in Cairo and Alexandria, with the valuable support of 30 CMA CGM staff member volunteers. The CMA CGM Foundation had previously conducted food distributions in Egypt, delivering over 1,000 food parcels during Ramadan.
The CMA CGM Foundation’s global commitment to support those facing food insecurity
The CMA CGM Foundation is dedicated to supporting those facing food insecurity by providing financial, human, and logistical assistance to strengthen food distribution and aid efforts.
In France and its overseas territories, the Foundation partners with leading food aid organizations, including Restos du Coeur, French Food Banks, Secours Populaire, Secours Catholique, and ANDES.
In Lebanon, the Foundation plays a key role in distributing hot meals and has contributed to the construction of a community kitchen in Beirut, capable of serving 3,000 meals a day.
Beyond France and Lebanon, the Foundation extends its impact globally, notably in the United States through its partnership with The Salvation Army. Through its sustained commitment, the Foundation has enabled the distribution of over 12 million meals worldwide to those in need.
Founded in 2005 and chaired by Tanya Saadé Zeenny, the CMA CGM Foundation focuses on humanitarian action and access to education. It embodies and translates the family values and solidarity of the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in transport and logistics, into concrete actions.
Facing crises, the Foundation leverages the expertise of the CMA CGM Group to deliver essential humanitarian supplies. It also supports access to quality education, professional training and integration, as well as educational and social innovation. To date, the Foundation has transported 120,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to 106 countries, supported over 630 projects in France, Lebanon, and around the world, and assisted 67 entrepreneurs through its social incubator, Le Phare.
The Egyptian Food Bank was established in 2004 as a non-governmental organization dedicated to achieving food security in Egypt. Over the past 20 years, the Egyptian Food Bank – the region’s first development institution specializing in providing healthy food to those in need – has consistently supported the most vulnerable families in Egypt, addressing the challenges of accessing sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, directly contributing to the national effort to alleviate hunger.