It's Valentine's weekend, and it's good to show love and share it.
Saturday was spent working with Kids Around the World to put together 15,000 packaged meals to send to Haiti. Partnering with Kids Against Hunger, they have been able to provide play equipment and meals since 1994 all over the world, but with the recent events in Haiti, efforts have been stepped up to send more.
Facts:
One food packet contains a scoop of rice, a scoop of soy protein, 6 dehydrated vegetables and chicken flavoring, and a scoop of minerals for meeting both essential nutrient needs as well as combating the effects of starvation. One food packet holds the equivalent of 6 servings...If everyone took a moment to look at that small bag, there would be a real wake-up call as to how truly rich and blessed we are here in America. This was an amazing and sobering experience for me to be a part of and I can't wait to work with them again.
I didn't take any pictures of this event. I want the focus to be on the needs of these children, not just in Haiti, but all around the world, and just one of the million ways we can do something to give these children hope, health, and happiness. You can find out more about this organization and opportunities to help at:
Psalm 10:17 "You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them, and You listen to their cry,"
I imagine this was an experience in and of itself. What a great organization to assist and help the people of Haiti! You have an amazing heart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a phenomenal effort you and others put together. It makes my heart ache when I think of a child going hungry, thank you for the great example you set for others.
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