The Need | People are dying from extreme hunger

Venezuela was once considered the wealthiest country in South America, but its economy has continued to decline since the oil crash in 2014. Today, due to geopolitics and the declining economy, the country finds itself in the middle of a hunger crisis — dealing with inflated food prices and a depreciated currency.

The Venezuelan people are desperate. Grocery stores are empty, and what little food is left costs far more than most families can afford. Mothers and fathers sacrifice meals to feed their children, but as the months of hunger drag on, many can only afford to feed their families a mixture of cornstarch and water. Many adults have even lost up to 40 percent of their body weight.

The people of Venezuela are dying, and they need your help now.

Strategy | Deliver nutrient-rich meals to people in need

Our partners in South America are strategically positioned to deliver emergency food to those in need. With your support, emergency food and hygiene kits will be distributed to people who need it most. This food will help sustain an individual, giving him or her a chance to survive this crisis.

How you can help

For just $25, you can help provide one person with several weeks’ worth of emergency food plus a hygiene kit. That’s several weeks without hunger — several weeks without fear. After months of having nothing to eat and no access to basic hygiene items, the people of Venezuela will finally have some relief … all because of you.

You’re not just giving food. You’re helping save a life.