children eat their school lunches at several round tables in a classroom in Mongolia

Through your gift of school lunch, more children can learn on a full stomach!

In Nalaikh, Mongolia — an underserved community on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar — many students were coming to school with empty stomachs and no lunch to eat.

Their families simply couldn’t afford enough food.

Students struggled to focus in class — distracted by hunger pangs. Teachers even used their own salaries to provide tea and snacks, but it wasn’t enough.

That’s when you stepped in! Because of your generosity, 45 students — including more than 10 with special needs — now receive school lunches every day.

A dozen school lunches — full of colorful, nutritious food — sit on a classroom table in Mongolia

Using a small kitchen, the staff prepare warm, nutritious daily meals. And they’ve seen a real difference!

Now, children who once arrived at school hungry are raising their hands, eager to learn.

Students are more focused in class. They play during free time, participate in discussions and laugh with their friends. Best of all, students have been learning so much and are growing in confidence.

Because of you, children in Nalaikh have the nourishment they need to succeed!

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