In northern Burundi, 13-year-old Gaby attends the eighth grade at Don Bosco Ngozi High School, where he receives nutritious meals up to three times a day.

Rise Against Hunger supports several programs that provide immediate nutritional assistance and lasting, long-term impact for mothers like Aiza, whose children receive support from their school feeding program.

In case you’ve missed the It Starts With a Meal: Philippines story series, don’t worry! Catch up on our roundup of stories from the incredible community feeding programs serving 1.73 million people each year.

In the Philippines, over 200 students receive Rise Against Hunger meals distributed by in-country impact partner Convoy of Hope five times a week, serving kindergarten through sixth grade at Tula Tula Elementary.

Located in Sorsogon, Philippines, Dinapa Elementary School provides nutritious meals for more than 500 children each week, serving first through sixth-grade students.

In Taguig, Philippines, a school feeding program led by Rise Against Hunger Philippines addresses the dietary needs of children facing malnutrition by distributing meals to local daycare centers.