Stories from the Field

In northern Burundi, 13-year-old Gaby attends the eighth grade at Don Bosco Ngozi High School, where he receives nutritious meals up to three times a day.

Guest blogger Scott Chapman, a multisite franchise partner with Zambrero, shares his experience going on a vision trip to Kenya with Rise Against Hunger to visit feeding programs supported by the nonprofit.

Sara, age 15, lives at Magone Girls House, which provides shelter and education for at-risk children in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. There she receives Rise Against Hunger meals daily.

Adequate nutrition during the First 1,000 Days, a critical period that begins at conception and spans to a child's second birthday, is crucial for physical growth, brain development and overall health.

Rise Against Hunger supports several programs that provide immediate nutritional assistance and lasting, long-term impact for mothers like Aiza, whose children receive support from their school feeding program.

In case you’ve missed the It Starts With a Meal: Philippines story series, don’t worry! Catch up on our roundup of stories from the incredible community feeding programs serving 1.73 million people each year.