Guatemala Landing Zone operates a feeding program in the village of Pacux (near Rabinal).
This program feeds 125+ children and elderly, 5 hot meals per week.
This feeding program works off sponsorships of $25 per month per child or elderly person.
This program feeds 125+ children and elderly, 5 hot meals per week.
This feeding program works off sponsorships of $25 per month per child or elderly person.
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HistoryRio Negro is a very remote Maya Achi village tucked away in the mountains of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. In 1981/82, Rio Negro residents suffered 5 massacres. Half of the people of the village were killed and the village became a ghost town. Survivors hid in the mountains for years, then suffered fear for many more years. In 1991, a few brave families moved back to rebuild Rio Negro. Now there are 19 families consisting of approximately 110 residents.
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Feeding Program in Pacux
The survivors of the Rio Negro massacres were relocated to a government housing project named Pacux. It is on the outskirts of Rabinal, Baja Verapaz. Most of the original survivors were not able to get an education, so now they face a daily struggle of finding work each day to feed their families. Many of the children of Pacux are under-weight and malnourished.
The feeding program in Pacux began on June 22, 2012 and fed 67 elders and children.
Lesly and her grandfather, Juanito (pictured above) are two of the 67 elderly and children that started the feeding program in Pacux.
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Banners of Love EXTENDED Program!
FPX (feeding program extended) is for children that for one reason or another aren't able to come to the feeding center. Such as, geographical location, age restrictions or physical limitations.
For $25/month each child will receive a box of food.
Beans, rice, oatmeal, oil, pasta, etc.
For $25/month each child will receive a box of food.
Beans, rice, oatmeal, oil, pasta, etc.
How can you help?
TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!