When we started the Food for School initiative, our targets were just the orphans and severely impoverished students of hometown, who either never saw the walls of a classroom, or have dropped out of school for hunger. We tried to limit our scope. However, words began to spread beyond control. Before we knew it, needy students from surrounding villages have overwhelmed us. Long lines of hungry students were forming at our gates by 5am. How does one turn away students who are begging and crying for food? Yet, our food bank is running out! Please, help us!
Desperately hungry students waiting in line for food aid at Rethink Africa’s Food for School CenterPresident of Rethink Africa, Peter, addressing students who are asking for foodStudents holding their application forms listening to RA President at the Food for School CenterVolunteer, Justine, helping to review students application forms at Rethink AfricaRA President Peter handing out application forms to students who have waited for hours at the FFS CenterStudents with bags of food and hygiene supplies donated by Rethink Africa — thanks to you our supportersMultitudes showed up, food bank ran out. The lucky ones leaving with food suppliesStudents leaving RA facilities with food supplies, thanks to our supportersRA President greatly Saddened and overwhelmed by the huge numbers of starving students seeking food assistance. Different stories, same problem. Peter takes time to learn about the students and wants to hear their storyStudents patiently waiting to be served at the Food for School CenterStudents filling out application forms for food aid at the Rethink Africa’s Food for School (FFS) center
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