Command & Control, Distribution Units: Feeding/Food available at SOPUDEP (Society of Providence United for the Economic Development of Petion-Ville) School

Hot Lunch Program

Aside from education for the poorest children in the community, the Hot Lunch Program has turned into SOPUDEP Schools most important program as starvation is on the rise in Haiti. Now at a capacity of over 700 children, teachers and other members of the community including street kids and other schools, the Hot Lunch Program runs an average of five days a week to give many of these people their only meal of the day. Although the cost per student is a mere 14¢ to 25¢ they often have to greatly simplify and cut back on the program due to lack of funds and the current rise in food costs.
This food program was originally government funded within the school from 2002 to 2004 under President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, but when he was forcibly removed from power the program ceased to exist. With the help of The Sawatzky Family Foundation and SOPUDEP supporters the program was reinstated in 2008, but has again fallen on hard times. They do receive help from the National Food Program now (PNCS), but this only covers 40% of the need. With your help, this crucial program can feed many hungry children in the community of Pétion-Ville.

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