Feeding Programme

Edgel Mission — Feeding Program — No child should learn or grow while hungry

At the heart of Edgel Mission is a simple conviction: no child should have to learn or grow while hungry. We serve children living in informal settlements around Nakuru, where poverty and food insecurity make regular meals difficult for many families. For some children, hunger is a daily reality. Through our feeding programme, we seek to meet an immediate physical need while creating an environment where children can learn, grow and experience the love of Christ.

Meals That Keep Children Going

Every day, our team prepares and serves meals at our facility for children in our programme. We provide food in a clean, safe and caring environment, giving children the nourishment and energy they need to participate in learning and other activities.

We also ensure that every school-going child supported through our programme has their school meals paid for. This means that our care for a child continues beyond the meals served at our facility.

Reaching Beyond Our Programme

We normally admit one, and at most two, children from a family so that we can reach more vulnerable households. However, we know that the needs of a family extend beyond the children enrolled in our programme.

Many of the households we serve, particularly those headed by single mothers, may have several children. We therefore occasionally provide food packs for families, helping them take food home to share with siblings and other family members who may also be going without.

During weekends and school holidays, including our Vacation Bible Schools, we also open our doors wider. Children are often able to come with their younger siblings so that they too can enjoy a meal and participate in activities at Edgel Mission.

Sharing Food, Sharing Hope

For us, feeding is more than putting food on a plate. It is a practical expression of Christian compassion and a reminder to children and families that they are seen, valued and not forgotten. We believe that caring for children means caring for the whole child — body, mind and spirit. Every meal is an opportunity to nourish a child, strengthen their ability to learn and grow, and demonstrate the love of Christ in a practical way.