Food Bank Latvia facts for kids
For a Fed Latvia is a special charity program in Latvia. It started in 2009 to help people during a tough time called the Financial Crisis. This program is like a Food bank, which helps make sure people have enough to eat.
The charity program "For a Fed Latvia" is run by an organization called Ziedot.lv. This group helps people and companies donate money online to support different charity projects. They make sure your donations go to the right place and help those who need it most.
During the financial crisis, many families faced big challenges. Some parents lost their jobs and found it very hard to find new ones. This meant they struggled to buy food for their children. Imagine having to tell your kids there might not be dinner tonight – that's why "For a Fed Latvia" was created, to help these families.
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What is "For a Fed Latvia"?
The "For a Fed Latvia" program began in September 2009. Its main goal is to help people who are struggling to afford daily meals. This Food Bank collects money to give out monthly food packages to families in need.
What's in a Food Package?
Each food package costs about 8.50 LVL (which is the old money in Latvia). It's filled with important food items that help families have meals every day. Here's what's usually inside:
- 1 kg of grits or pearl barley
- 1 kg of rice or buckwheat
- 1.5 kg of oat flakes
- 1 kg of grey peas
- 0.5 kg of pasta
- 2 kg of flour
- 1 liter of cooking oil
- 1 can of meat or fish
- 1 kg of sugar
- 0.4 kg of milk powder
- 120 grams of stock cubes
- 30 grams of tea
Who Helps the Program?
"For a Fed Latvia" works with many different groups to make sure food gets to people. These include local charity groups, the Latvian Association of Samaritans, and advertising agencies like DDB Worldwide and Nords Porter Novelli. The costs for moving and delivering the food are covered by the Soros Foundation Latvia.
Food Banks Around the World
Food banks are a common way to help people in many countries. They collect food and give it to those who can't afford it. Some well-known food banks in other places include:
- Food Banks Canada
- Food Bank For New York City
- Food Bank of Delaware
These organizations all share the same goal: to fight hunger and make sure everyone has enough to eat.
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