Stories

Making lemonade out of lemons – Lily was always trying to make lemonade, but she had so many lemons, life seemed to overwhelm her and her family. It got so bad that Lily and her children ended up homeless.

“No matter who we are or where we come from, we’re all entitled to the basic human rights of clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and healthy land to call home.”

Excellent childhood nutrition accomplishes two things. First, it provides children all the nutrients they need to develop into strong and healthy adults.

There’s no instruction manual for how to be a good parent. Gloria was doing the best she could as a young mom. For the first six months of baby Claudia’s life, everything seemed to be going well.

Having a baby can be a joyous time in a couple’s life. Lana was excited when she found out she was pregnant. Her husband Dwayne was happy too, but mostly nervous.

Anyeli embodies what everyone loves about babies: she has big cheeks, chubby fingers and a round belly. But eight months ago, this little girl was in a much different situation.

Often, we’re the only ones hurt by our worst decisions. On the other hand, our best decisions tend to be those that have a positive impact on others.

Exodus’ parents knew something was terribly wrong with their son. Childhood malnutrition isn’t uncommon in Gulu City, Uganda, where Gloria and John live with their three children. Gloria and John knew of many other families with children whose growth was stunted.

Rita has had some unlucky breaks to say the least. The first came when she was kicked out of her house and disowned by her family for becoming pregnant. Then she struggled as a single mom, hardly able to find a job to support herself and her children.

Konnor has a smile that lights up any room and an equally infectious personality. Every person who comes to this local food pantry in Miami loves him. He’s always there to offer a kind word, a reassuring story, or a compassionate smile.