Bringing Hope to Liberia — One Meal, One Family at a Time

Children in Liberia receive food aid and support, showcasing community engagement and hope. The image features children smiling while holding food packages, with adults assisting in the background.

Dear Friends, 

In Liberia, life is a daily struggle for survival. More than 60% of the population lives in poverty, most surviving on less than $200 a month. For many families, “home” is a makeshift shelter without electricity or running water. Cooking is done over open fires with whatever ingredients can be found—sometimes chicken feet in soup, if they’re lucky. Many people don’t own a car. Most only eat one meal a day. 

Recently, our Visionary, Aaron Fisher, and his daughter traveled to Liberia with Empowering Generations, an organization dedicated to supporting children’s education. In their luggage? Six suitcases filled with something that would make a world of difference—dehydrated soup. 

Group of adults and children gathered around luggage in a vibrant community setting, showcasing a mix of traditional and modern attire, with expressions of curiosity and excitement.
Young boy smiling while holding a bag of Food Gives certified soup mix, showcasing support for food distribution initiatives in a community setting.
Children in school uniforms gather around two adults distributing supplies in a community setting. The scene depicts a charitable event focused on education and support for local youth, showcasing the importance of community engagement.
A man in a black vest hands a red package to a young boy in a checkered shirt during a community outreach event in a vibrant neighborhood. In the background, a group of onlookers watches, capturing the moment on their phones. The scene showcases community engagement and the spirit of giving.
Children receiving aid in a community outreach event, with an adult distributing items from a suitcase. The scene is lively, featuring a diverse group of people, including children in colorful clothing and adults engaging with them.
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A large pot of simmering stew filled with various ingredients, including meat and spices, cooking on a stove in a rustic kitchen with green walls.
A diverse group of children and an adult man smile and pose for the camera while holding packages of fortified soup mix. The scene takes place against a backdrop of a weathered blue wall, highlighting a community food distribution initiative. The children are wearing colorful shirts, and the atmosphere is joyful and supportive, reflecting the spirit of giving and community involvement.
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When word spread that food had arrived, the need was overwhelming. Lines formed quickly, but soon became chaotic as desperate families reached for anything they could to feed their loved ones. The team moved fast, passing bags of soup into as many outstretched hands as possible. 

Once each family had a bag of the soup blend, something beautiful happened. Our team watched as families transformed those dry ingredients into a hearty, flavorful meal—combining the soup with stew and serving it over rice. What began as a handful of dehydrated vegetables became hope on a plate. 

A woman in a blue shirt stirs a large pot of rice while cooking in a colorful kitchen with a mural of a child on the wall. She is surrounded by pots and cooking supplies, with steam rising from the food.
Young child in a green shirt sitting on the ground, eating rice with beans from a purple plate, surrounded by other children in a community setting. The environment appears informal and rugged, highlighting everyday life in a low-income area.
A joyful group of children and adults gather outdoors, smiling and interacting in a community setting. The scene captures a diverse mix of individuals, including a woman in an orange shirt and several children holding bowls, amidst a backdrop of a weathered wall and greenery. The atmosphere conveys a sense of community and togetherness.
Children sitting in colorful chairs eagerly receiving plates of rice and stew during a community meal event, showcasing a vibrant atmosphere of sharing and joy.
Child holding a spoon while eating rice with sauce from a purple bowl, sitting on the ground. The image highlights the simplicity of a meal in a natural outdoor setting.
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Young boy holding two packets of snacks, looking curiously at the camera, with a blurred background featuring a woman in a striped dress. The scene captures a moment of childhood joy and curiosity in an urban setting.
Two young boys in yellow shirts sit on a stone ledge, enjoying a meal. In the background, a woman in a floral dress tends to a task, while adults engage nearby against a backdrop of a colorful wall. The scene captures community life in an urban setting.
Two young boys share a meal on a colorful plate while sitting on a rocky ground, surrounded by a casual gathering of people. One boy is focused on eating, while the other is holding a spoon, highlighting their friendship and sharing moment.
Children smiling and enjoying snacks outdoors, wearing colorful clothing, with a construction site in the background. The image captures a joyful moment of community and childhood.
A young girl joyfully holds a toddler in a vibrant urban setting, with colorful walls and scattered debris in the background. The scene captures the bond of love and playfulness amidst a rundown environment, highlighting the resilience of childhood in challenging conditions.

Buckets: A Symbol of Hope

But there was another moment the team didn’t expect. People weren’t only reaching for the food—they were reaching for the buckets that carried it. In Liberia, a sturdy bucket is more than a container. It’s a way to carry clean water, to wash clothes, to store food safely. Those simple buckets became just as valuable as the meals themselves. 

A young girl in a brown dress and a boy in a white t-shirt assist each other at a water tap in an outdoor setting. The background features a weathered pink wall with green foliage nearby, highlighting community engagement in accessing clean water.
Young girl in a brown dress stands beside a water tap filling a white container, set against a colorful wall with greenery. The image highlights access to clean water in a community setting.

This is what your support makes possible. At Blessings of Hope, your generosity doesn’t just fill stomachs—it restores dignity, sparks joy, and reminds people that they matter. 

From a bowl of soup to a humble bucket, every gift you give has the power to change lives. 

Thank you for walking with us—helping bring hope to Liberia, one meal, one bucket, one family at a time. 
 
With gratitude, 

Blessings of Hope 

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 

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Two men standing together in front of a colorful wall in an urban setting, with a background featuring a corrugated metal structure and barbed wire. The man on the left is wearing a blue shirt and black vest, while the man on the right is dressed in a light pink outfit. People in traditional attire can be seen in the background, highlighting local culture.
Two people walking on a wooden path through a colorful village, surrounded by small houses and palm trees, with puddles on the ground reflecting the overcast sky.
A smiling child in a green shirt holds a packet of fortified soup mix labeled "food.gives" during a community event, surrounded by other children and adults in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Two smiling girls hold packages of food donations in front of a colorful, weathered wall in a community setting. The girls are dressed in school uniforms, showcasing a sense of joy and community support.
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Blessings of Hope

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