08/26/2026
During South Mountain Baptist Camp’s Youth Mission Week, attending churches came together with one shared goal: to make a difference around the world by packing 20,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger!
And the mission didn’t stop when the week ended. Yesterday, Rise Against Hunger shipped the meals we packaged all the way to the Philippines!
Per RAH’s email, “the Philippines consists of over 7,000 islands in the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. One of the most environmentally disaster prone countries in the world, it faces near constant threats of natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons and volcanic eruptions. These disasters cause displacement and major loss of livelihoods and infrastructure, and disproportionately affect poor communities in rural areas, where people rely on agriculture and fishing. The Global Hunger Index, which assesses food insecurity based on indicators that measure undernourishment and undernutrition, categorizes the Philippines as having a “moderate” level of hunger overall. Rise Against Hunger serves the regions of the Philippines where hunger is most urgent. To address some of the food security challenges that children, families, and communities in the Philippines face, Rise Against Hunger partners with organizations that support educational programs by providing meals to children at schools and early child development centers. This is a key part of Rise Against Hunger’s Nourishing Lives pathway. In some cases, the food children receive at school will be the majority of the food they eat in a day. The meals you packaged will help ensure that children have access to the consistent nourishment they need to live healthy lives and successfully pursue their education.”
What a powerful reminder of how the Lord uses our hands, time, and willingness to make an impact far beyond what we can see! He is so so good.