“Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18

At just six years old, Febby lost both of her parents. Her uncle, despite his own struggles, opened his home up to Febby. However, the weight of supporting his own children and now his orphaned niece was overwhelming. In their household, a single meal a day was something they could barely afford.

“My uncle toils tirelessly at odd jobs, his meager income barely keeping our heads above water. Unpaid bills pile up and my school fees often remain unsettled, a constant reminder of our precarious situation.”

Yet, amidst this darkness, Febby found a beacon of hope: The Helen DeVos School, which receives FMSC MannaPack® meals. It was here that she found not just an education, but nourishment for both her body and soul.

 “The daily servings of rice, a simple yet profound gift ensure that I can enjoy two meals a day, a stark contrast to the scarcity at home. This nutritious meal, prepared with care and quality ingredients, has become my lifeline”

Febby often wonders if her parents, in their final moments, foresaw what blessing the Helen DeVos School would become for her. She explains that it’s at this school she finds not just sustenance, but a chance at a future.

“The memory of our hardships before discovering this school makes me appreciate every grain of rice, every moment of learning and every opportunity to grow. As I stand on the cusp of graduation, I'm filled with gratitude for my uncle's sacrifices, for the generosity of Helen DeVos School and for the donors whose kindness reaches across oceans to touch lives like mine. Their benevolence echoes a timeless truth: ‘Blessed indeed is the hand that giveth.’ In the face of adversity, I have learned that life perseveres. And with each day, each meal and each lesson, I grow stronger, more determined to honor the sacrifices made for me and to one day extend the same kindness to others in need."

This holiday season, FMSC partners are in some of the hungriest places in the world, distributing meals to those just like Febby, who went to bed many nights wondering where her next meal would come from. 2024 is nearly at an end, but hunger isn’t. Your steadfast support is helping to transform lives — one by one, meal by meal — in regions around the globe.

When you donate to FMSC, you can be confident your donation will make an impact where it matters most. When you donate to FMSC, you can be confident that your donation will make an impact where it matters most. With every 29¢ meal you donate, you are helping children just like Febby.

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