15 Apr SKYLINE FOOD AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSING LIMITED SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF KUMASI MARKET FIRE OUTBREAK

Report by Miss Nancy Arthur, Street of Gold Magazine

Skyline Food and Manufacturing Processing Limited has demonstrated compassion, responsibility, and strong community commitment through a timely Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) intervention in response to the recent fire outbreak at the Kumasi Market. The devastating incident, which affected hundreds of traders and disrupted livelihoods, prompted the company to step forward with donations of essential items and financial support to assist victims in their recovery process.

As a Ghanaian-owned food manufacturing and processing company, Skyline Food and Manufacturing Processing Limited recognises that its success is closely linked to the wellbeing of the communities in which it operates. Markets such as Kumasi Market are the heartbeat of local commerce, providing income for families, supporting food distribution networks, and sustaining small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly women. The fire outbreak not only destroyed goods and stalls but also threatened the economic stability of many households.

Moved by the scale of loss and human suffering, Skyline Food and Manufacturing Processing Limited mobilised resources to provide practical and immediate support. The CSR initiative included the donation of essential food items, relief materials, and a financial contribution aimed at helping affected traders meet urgent needs such as food, temporary shelter, and the gradual rebuilding of their businesses. This gesture reflects the company’s belief that corporate responsibility goes beyond profit-making and must extend to empathy and action during times of crisis.

According to company representatives Mr. Mark Manu, the decision to support the Kumasi Market fire victims aligns with Skyline’s long-standing CSR philosophy, which prioritises people, sustainability, and shared value. By responding swiftly, the company sought to bring relief, restore hope, and demonstrate solidarity with traders who play a vital role in Ghana’s food supply chain. Many of these traders are direct and indirect partners in the distribution of food products, making their recovery important to both the community and the broader agro-processing ecosystem.

The donation exercise was carried out with a strong sense of dignity and respect for the beneficiaries.