Malawi faces a desperate food crisis during the “hungry months“, which are from January to April every year.
Over half the population lives in poverty and 1/5 in extreme poverty.
Starfish Malawi, in partnership with Rye Bakeries will provide 250,000 meals feeding over 3000 children during these months.
Every hot drink sold in Rye Bakeries will mean a donation of 4p to Starfish Malawi, which is equal to the price of a meal!
This meal is so cheap because the families of the children in the local schools will do all the work in the fields, such as weeding, composting, planting and harvesting the crop and also be providing volunteer cooks. In addition, new and more sustainable planting methods are being taught to the parents and their children to ensure a better life into the future.
3000 children, who otherwise would have gone hungry and many probably miss school, will be fed during this period.
We would love to tell you a lot more, if you are interested, please contact chrisknott@starfishmalawi.com
A well-fed child is ready to learn and succeed. They will attend school regularly and be attentive in the classroom, allowing them to succeed in their exams. The alternative is often absenteeism and a very challenging future. Thank you for your support and know that your great drink does far more than you could have ever imagined.
Thank you
How do I donate?
Our bank account details are, CAF Bank, Sort Code 40-52-40, Account number 00018762.
Donations for the Community Feeding project can be made directly to our bank account,
Using reference CommFeed - (Your)Name
Gift Aid
Make a one-off donation by writing to us,
or
you may like to give by setting up a
regular standing order with your bank.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can also claim back 25p in every £1 you donate,
if you complete the Gift Aid section on the one-off donation form.
Rye Bakeries is part of the Jempson’s supermarkets business, with shops across Kent and Sussex.
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