Stories

Daisy suffered from malnutrition, which is a severe problem in Uganda. Her health declined steadily, starting with a bad cough and progressing to appetite suppression and weight loss.

Joe Bradford – better known to his community as Papa Joe – is the co-founder and leader of Nashville non-profit and Feed the Children partner Elijah’s Heart.

It takes all of us working together to make a difference. But how do we ensure that the values of generosity and caring become an innate part of people’s lives? Teaching kids about the impact of volunteering is a great way to help them learn about how they can shape the world.

DeeDee lives in an unsafe neighborhood with her three children. Her youngest was born with a disability that requires surgical correction. It’s tough for DeeDee to balance her time between work, childcare, and medical appointments. No matter how hard she works, things fall through the cracks.

In late March, an executive order was placed in New York to close all nonessential businesses and schools across the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Kenyan government is requiring all citizens to wear face masks while riding public or private transportation, and in other public places.

Robynique is out in the cold today helping Feed the Children hold a No Hunger Holidays drive to feed 400 families.

People in Kim’s community suffer from diet-related health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Kim doesn’t want to see her kids grow up like that, but the inability to obtain nutritious food is a huge obstacle.

Emérita enjoys making El Tamarindo a better home for her children, and passing on her skills. In her words, “Thanks to FEED we can serve food to the children of our community and at the same time I feel happy of sharing experiences with my neighbors and friends.”

Even though she’s only 6 years old, Alejandra has big dreams. She wants to be a teacher and follow in her mama’s footsteps. Through Feed the Children’s support, she receives backpacks, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, school meals, and preventive deworming medication.