News from Trinity HOPE
This is one of a series of articles which we make available each month to keep our supporters informed about our activities. Trinity HOPE, a not-for-profit charitable organization, raises funds and administers feeding programs that provide a noon meal for the hungry children who attend our schools in Haiti where the Good News of Jesus is shared daily.
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Some Heroes Wear Aprons
By Denise Gudlin
In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of the Haitian morning, a dedicated group of heroes begins their day. Long before the school bell rings, these women, many of whom are mothers themselves, are already at work. They carry heavy buckets of water to the school site and tend to the charcoal fires, ensuring the water is boiling just as the sun starts to rise. For these cooks, this isn’t just a job; it’s a vital ministry. As they stir large pots, they are surrounded by the sounds of children learning and the life-giving words of the Gospel being shared throughout the school. They are the hands and feet of Jesus, preparing the “one bowl of rice and beans at a time” that serves as a bridge to sharing the Good News.
While Trinity HOPE supplies the essential ingredients to provide approximately 1,345,000 meals per month to the children of Haiti, it is the cooks who provide the heart and the flavor. Using local recipes unique to their specific regions, they transform rice, corn, and beans into nutritious meals that the children love. In coastal villages, you might find a cook adding nutrient-rich seaweed to the pot, while others bring in fresh vegetables from their own home gardens to bolster the sauce. This local touch is essential, as Trinity HOPE aims to support the local economy, having already helped create over 500 Haitian jobs. These women receive a monthly wage for their hard work, and in a beautiful display of provision, their young, non-school-age children are also fed alongside them.
At just $0.38 per meal, you are doing so much more than filling a stomach; you are empowering these “heroes in aprons” to care for their community and their own families. Your partnership allows these women to work in an environment where they, too, hear the saving message of Christ while providing the physical sustenance children need to grow and learn. We invite you to join us in this mission. Your gift today ensures that the fire stays lit, the pots stay full, and the Gospel continues to reach the “least of these” in Haiti. Together, we can provide hope for both this life and the next.