| Feed Hondurians One Million Meals |
| Editor: McKinnie, Jon R. |
| Posted on Aug 16 2009 |
 | Honduras is the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and is
currently undergoing politically motivated sanctions that are hurting
the already needy population. This proposal is aimed at delivering
1,000,000 servings of rice and beans to the desperately needy people in
the Tegucigalpa, Honduras thru a joint effort of Rotary District 5890,
Rotary clubs of Tegucigalpa, the Rotary districts/clubs in Texas, and
Hunger Plus. RI President John Kenney and the Rotary Action Group
(RAG) on Hunger and Malnutrition Have clearly identified Hunger as
major world problem and a priority for Rotary. This project will help
the needy in Honduras and serve as a model for similar projects in
other needy areas. Click on story heading for more detail information.
Let's take on the challenge to feed 1,000,000 meals to those in extreme poverty in Honduras. The meals are less than $.04 per meal. If a club or individual decides to help then:
Yes, I want to buy 2500 meals for $100; click here
Yes, I want buy 250 meals for $10; click here This project is sponsored by Brazosport Rotary Club. Please contact Dan Carpenter ( dancarpenter777@aol.com ) with any questions. |
Proposal
Clubs and Districts in Texas and Honduras will jointly raise local funds and pool their resources. Hunger Plus will act as facilitator for the project. Funds will be used for parching 44,000# of beans and 44,000# of rice. They will be shipped to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and be bagged in 5# bags with the Rotary and Hunger Plus logos printed on the bags. The Club Ritario de Tegucigalpa will be the lead in all in country activities. Needy areas to be served will be identified by the 7 Rotary clubs in Tegucigalpa areas. On one day all the clubs will go out and distribute the food to the needy. Press and TV coverage will highlight Rotary and the effort to help the needy. Rotary leadership is encouraged to participate in the distribution.
Cost
Bean and rice $22,000
US transportation 4,000
Shipping 5,300
Bags 600
Contingency 2,000
Total $33,900
Let's take on the challenge to feed 1,000,000 meals to those in extreme poverty in Honduras. The meals are less that $.04 per meal. If a club or individual decides to help then:
$10 = 250 meals
$20 = 500 meals
$30 = 750 meals
$40 = 1,000 meals
$50 = 1,250 meals
$100 = 2,500 meals
$200 = 5,000 meals
$300 = 7,500 meals
$400 = 10,000 meals
Timing
The need is current and urgent. Target date should be September/October, 2009
To donate 2500 meals, click hereFor more information, contact
DG Ed Charlesworth
charlesworth@stresscontrol.com
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