Did you know?:
“A flock of chicks can help families from Cameroon to the Caribbean add nourishing, life-sustaining eggs to their inadequate diets. The protein in just one egg is a nutritious gift for a hungry child. Protein-packed eggs from even a single chicken can make a life-saving difference.”
And, for just $20 this holiday season you can buy a flock of chicks and help a family through Heifer International.
“Heifer helps many hungry families with a starter flock of 10 to 50 chicks. A good hen can lay up to 200 eggs a year – plenty to eat, share or sell. With Heifer recipients’ commitment to pass on the offspring and training, the exponential impact of adding chickens to communities in poverty is truly a model that helps end hunger and poverty. Because chickens require little space and can thrive on readily available food scraps, families can make money from the birds without spending much. And chickens help control insects and fertilize gardens.”
Even if you aren’t ready to donate yet, I encourage you to visit Heifer’s site and read about the impact all of the various plants and animals can have on helping to enrich the lives of individuals in struggling countries.
So, today’s little slice of heaven: All of the volunteers and supporters of organizations like Heifer International who are working with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth… This holiday season, please consider ”passing on the gift.”
