A child’s life was at risk

Emma is 14 years old now. Those six words once seemed impossible.

We first shared Emma’s story in 2015. Today, see how far he has come.

When we met Emma in Uganda, he was 2 years old and weighed barely 9 pounds. He couldn’t walk or talk. His stomach was swollen from severe malnutrition, and his tiny body had almost no strength left.

Emma’s parents had died. His oldest brother, only 9 himself, searched for scraps and did everything he could to care for Emma and their other siblings. But when he couldn’t find food, they did not eat.

Then a woman in their village saw the children and knew of food that could change everything.

Because donors like you gave, Emma began receiving nutritious MannaPack® meals every day.

“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.”
— Matthew 25:35

Food changed everything

In one year, Emma’s weight climbed from 9 pounds to 22. He could walk. He could smile. He had strength again.

Today, Emma loves school and playing soccer. His older brother calls him a “big man.” Emma’s proud smile says everything.

That is why we keep telling his story. Not because of the day he nearly died, but because he had the chance to grow up.

Those meals did more than fill Emma’s stomach. Day after day, they gave his body what it needed to get stronger and grow.

Right now, more children are waiting for that same chance.

FMSC wants to feed more kids — with you

This year, FMSC food partners have requested 625 million meals — more than ever before.

We want to say yes to every child. But we can only make and send the meals we can fund.

Will you give today? Your gift will help FMSC say yes to more children and send the MannaPack meals they need to get stronger and grow.