Cargills hosts 20th ‘Village to Home Programme’, supports local SMEs

The Cargills 20th ‘Village to Home programme’ took place on July 29-30, at the Cargills FoodCity Delkanda – 02 with the participation of twenty two SMEs.

Cargills launched the ‘Village to Home programme’ in 2020, to provide vital support to the country’s Small and Medium

Vignettes of the event. Pictures by Ranjith Asanka

Entrepreneurs (SMEs) who were severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and left without market access. Even though the pandemic is behind us, Cargills has continued the ‘Village to Home programme’ to empower local entrepreneurs.

Since its inception, the programme has provided over 800 SMEs with a platform to showcase their products to the extensive customer base of Cargills.? To address the hardships faced by SMEs, Cargills provides a platform for these entrepreneurs to generate additional income and also extends technical assistance to help them bring their products to market.

The Cargills Bank extends crucial financial support to these entrepreneurs, enabling them to expand their production capacity. Cargills provides these monthly trade stalls free of charge, bearing all expenses associated with the programme. Importantly, the entrepreneurs retain all the income earned through the programme, ensuring a direct benefit to their businesses.

As an extension of the programme, selected SMEs are also provided with dedicated gondolas or bays inside Cargills Retail outlets to showcase their products.

This opportunity allows them to reach an even wider customer base and drive further growth for their businesses.

The recently concluded ‘Village to Home programme’ witnessed a diverse range of products, offering a vibrant shopping experience for customers. From traditional handicrafts to homemade food products, customers were able to explore and support local entrepreneurs while enjoying high-quality goods.