Lunch Time in the Philippines

3 days a week all of children of the Her Star Scholars in the Philippines gather together for a full and nutritious lunch with soup, rice, fruits, meats, and vegetables. When possible we add vitamin enriched milk or fruit juice to the menu. Many of the children bring siblings with them or bring boxes or bags to take left-overs home to them.

Filipinos are very generous. Part of their culture is too share food with family, friends, and neighbors in need, even if they don't have enough food for themselves. We make sure that there is more than enough food for the Little Star Scholars with some to take home.

We had hoped to spread the budget far enough to feed the children daily, but the decision was made that 3 highly nourishing meals were ultimately better than 5 filling, but less nutritious meals. Weight and height of the children are taken on the first day of each month to help us judge whether or not the daily meals are making an impact. So far they seem to be!

For $400 dollars a month, which is $10 per child, we can continue with the 3 day a week lunches. Imagine,  just $5 will provide 6 nourishing meals!  If we can increase the monthly budget to $550 a month, we will be able to provide daily meals. Please consider making a donation to the Philippines Lunch Fund. You can designate on PayPal or on your check.