We recently received some photos from Susie Krabacher, our 2006 Humanitarian
Award Honoree, who founded The Mercy and Sharing Foundation in Haiti. Before
the earthquake, Susie had a feeding program that was serving over 800,000 meals a
year. Much of this was destroyed by the quake, but the organization is now back up
and running in two locations.

This program provides thousands of children with a daily meal. The programs run
in rural areas where food and jobs are scarce. The plates typically consist of rice and
beans and meat. The children are always served first, and then whatever remains is
set aside for the elderly and the infirm.

Many children who come to these feeding centers are not in school. Those who are
lucky enough to afford a school uniform and go to class are given a recess to visit the
feeding center and receive what is often their only meal of the day. The scene at the
feeding centers is often a crowded one; since the number of children who come to
eat is greater than the number of benches available, many sit on the ground. After
the meal, the children return home or return to school.



We were so excited to get this photo update, and we are equally excited to share
this wonderful work with all of our wonderful supporters. To see more photos from
Susie, click here to view our gallery.