UPDATE: The meals we packaged are headed to Burundi!

Burundi faces poverty and high levels of food insecurity. Since the country gained independence, internal conflict has impacted agricultural production, an important source of livelihood for many. Refugees and returning displaced Burundians depend on food assistance, yet available resources have become scarce. To address some of the food security challenges that children, families, and communities in Burundi face, Rise Against Hunger partners with organizations that support educational programs by providing meals to children at schools and early child development centers. In some cases, the food children receive at school will be the majority of the food they eat in a day. The meals you packaged will help ensure that children have access to the consistent nourishment they need to live healthy lives and successfully pursue  their education.