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The Church of Jesus Christ contributes food packages to fight child undernourishment in Mexico

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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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