Thanksgiving 2023 - I'm Thankful for Food and for You!

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Harvest time in one of the children's homes garden in Zambia!

What I miss most about Thanksgiving in Canada, other than the fall leaves and time of Thankfulness, is the food. My sister-in-law cooks an amazing dinner for her family and mine, and we all eat too much. But it all tastes so good! I miss it!!

It's hard to believe that millions of children around the world still literally go hungry everyday, but it is the sad reality, especially in Africa. I'm so thankful that one of the core elements of our VOH ministry program is providing food for the children every day. Whether it's porridge in the morning, and/or a healthy lunch of rice, beans and vegetables at lunch, they love it. And are so thankful for it. I'm thankful for food.

And I'm thankful for you too. Through your prayers, love and support, you are His hand extended, literally giving food to the hungry. "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me." Matt 25:40

Enjoy these few pictures of some of our feeding programs, say a prayer for the children, and know you are being His hand extended to them. 


Morning Porridge in all the centres!



Delivery & Storage of HEPS
 
(High Energy Protein Supplement)

House Mamas getting their groceries for their homes!




Kids in Tanzania, lining up for and, enjoying their lunch


And, of course, me - wanting to get in on it!



It's such a wonderful feeling to know we are a small part of giving basics, like food, to some of the world's most neediest children! Thanks for being part of it!

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family & friends - and, go ahead - enjoy that extra piece of pumpkin pie on my behalf! 






It's such a wonderful feeling to know we are a small part of giving basics, like food, to some of the world's most needy children!

Thanks for being part of it!

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family & friends - and,go ahead - enjoy that extra piece of pumpkin pie - on my behalf! 








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