N U T R I T I O N
We support nutrition and health by funding nutrition at child-care centers, after-school programs, and community projects.
Driven by the knowledge that early nutrition is crucial for optimal brain development and learning, we are dedicated to ensuring that children have access to the nutrients they need to thrive. The profound interplay between psychosocial stimulation and nutrition underscores the importance of a holistic approach to early childhood development, making it the most opportune and cost-effective time to invest in education. Our vegetable food gardens provide a valuable source of fresh produce, but A Reaching Hand goes a step further to support our Daycare Centers, Safe House, Soup Kitchen, and Art Therapy Classes with monthly bulk food purchases, ensuring that no child or individual goes hungry.
S O U P K I T C H E N
Per month, our pop-up soup kitchen feeds over 3000 day hospital patients of all ages visiting the clinic for medication and treatment. For many, it is their only meal for the day. Our astonishing ladies, led by Lenie, starts cooking at midnight to get the nutritious pot going in their tiny home kitchens, delivering bursts of flavour and nutrients.
The Food and Agricultural Organisation states; “It is generally acknowledged that hunger is both a violation of human dignity and an obstacle to social, political and economic progress."
