Feeding Scheme

The Feeding Scheme was one of my favorite parts of this trip. Everyday, a team of volunteers cook a stew from early morning into the afternoon. Then they take the food out into the villages and feed over 4,000 kids EVERY DAY!!!!! This program is run entirely by volunteers. They don't ask the local church for a single penny, trusting God every day for the provision of food. They love what they do, the impact that they make in the children's lives. The vision that this group has is to meet the needs of the people and get them back into the local church. Many people get an idea of ways to help people in need but do nothing about it. Or they want the church to oversee, organize and fund it. This program started by one woman who wanted to make a difference and was willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

These are the huge vats they use to cook in every day. Only a small opening in the ceiling to let the heat out. Trust me, it's HOT in there!
This walk-in cooler is pretty much empty on a daily basis. Very seldom is anything left over, but it is always replenished before the next day!

In one of the villages, feeding the kids. Many of them walked about 1/2 a mile and a few walked over a mile. One little boy was about 2 1/2 and he walked over 1 mile with his 4 year old brother just to have a meal. I can't even imagine Logan walking a mile to get food.
Once we started taking pics with the kids, they all wanted their pic taken! I could have stayed for hours!!!
The next place we went to was a farm. A local artist donated about 20 acres to the Feeding Scheme. It is slowly being transformed into a productive farm. The goal is to have a functioning farm that provides food for the Feeding Scheme and a place adults and children can go to learn work skills. Opportunities include: farming, gardening, house construction, farm equipment mechanics, general maintenance and sewing. It will be a great opportunity for the orphans, adults at squatter camps, those unable to afford technical schools to learn a trade.