SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending its charitable arm to Mexico, providing food kits and spirulina food supplements to those in need.
The Church’s generous donation comprises 900 essential food kits and 1,500 spirulina food supplements, set to benefit approximately 250 families, according to a press release from the Church of Jesus Christ.
The Muuchi Xiimbal A.C. Foundation, located in San Gregorio Cuautzingo, Chalco, in the state of Mexico, will be the recipient of this donation. The foundation is known for its community-based solutions to improve the quality of life in the region.
The families that will benefit from this donation typically consist of six members per household.
“This donation will add 1,500 beneficiaries to our list, including newborns, children up to 10 years old, adolescent women, widows, and young single mothers who are suffering from chronic malnutrition,” the release stated.
The Church of Jesus Christ’s Worldwide Hunger Relief Efforts
The Church of Jesus Christ has been actively involved in the fight against child malnutrition worldwide, particularly in recent years. The church’s website features a dedicated section with guides on healthy eating, brain development, safe drinking water, handwashing, gardening, and more.
In its commitment to hunger relief, The Church of Jesus Christ has donated $44 million to a consortium of organizations, including CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Helen Keller Intl, The Hunger Project, and others. It has also contributed $32 million to the World Food Programme and $5 million to UNICEF’s No Time to Waste initiative.
“Feeding the hungry is the most fundamental humanitarian effort of Christ’s church,” said Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson in a release. “We are thankful for the opportunity to work with these incredible organizations and provide relief to children and young mothers in desperate need. As we serve together, we extend the reach of Christ’s loving arms.”
The Church of Jesus Christ is also spearheading a global initiative to enhance the health of children under 5 years old and their mothers, led by President Johnson.
“Our commitment is to help alleviate malnutrition and prioritize the health and well-being of women and children,” said Blaine R. Maxfield, managing director of the church’s Welfare and Self-Reliance Services. “Our ultimate goal is to help God’s children reach their full potential.”
In 2019, The Church of Jesus Christ initiated a program to screen children for malnutrition and provide parental training.
“Currently, these child nutrition initiatives are underway in 12 countries in Central America, Africa, and Asia, including Guatemala, Honduras, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and the Philippines,” the November 2023 release about the initiative stated. “More launches are planned in additional countries in the coming months.”
President Johnson highlighted these efforts at the 2024 BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review, emphasizing the crucial role of Latter-day Saint women in these initiatives.
“More than 16,000 children have been screened for malnutrition, and additional congregations are scheduled to launch child nutrition efforts in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Asia in the coming months,” she said. “Indeed, the Relief Society leads a church-wide humanitarian initiative to address the basic needs of women and children, drawing significant inspiration from this initiative.”
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