Sunday, May 31, 2009

FEED THE FORGOTTEN

Too often we hear heartbreaking stories like this (that I posted on Saturday) and do nothing. We feel helpless. . . and so we move on. Not this time. There are people DYING in Uganda right now. There are children who's bellies are hungry and aching. There are mamas who are too weak to stand and babies begging to be held. There are people trapping termites hoping for food and eating dung in helplessness. DO NOT CAVE TO DESPAIR. YOU CAN DO SOMETHING.

Join us and Children's HopeChest to FEED THE FORGOTTEN!!! (CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW) (note: please write FEED THE FORGOTTEN in the notes section)


For $0.14, we can (and WILL) feed someone a meal of posho and beans. (posho is cornmeal, which is filling and beans are protein). Take that in for a moment. . .

$0.14 a meal

$2.86 for 20 days

$1 per FAMILY

$20 feed a family for 20 days.

How much was my Chick Fil A yesterday? How much is your Starbucks? The bigger question is how much am I willing to give up SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT EAT?

Remember Jesus story of the Good Samaritan? Remember how his very neighbors walked right by him? They probably looked at him with pity. . .probably thought "oh poor guy, that breaks my heart" but the fact is THEY DID NOTHING.

What will you do? These children are starving. . .

these actual children. . .

will you help? The money raised will feed those precious children. There are 3 - 4 villages that we are targeting (I'm hoping for more after we see how much we can raise!) to bring food relief to asap. These people are literally starving. . and waiting for you to act. Will you help? Even with paypal fees (2-3%) even $1 will feed 6 people! You CAN make a difference.

Spread the word, blog about it, facebook it, twitter it, ask your church or school or business to give, post the blog badge anything. Truly, we are begging you. . .on behalf of these children not to forget this post and move on to the next in your google reader list. Stop, pray, act.
GIVE TO FEED THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN!!!!!

(note: please write FEED THE FORGOTTEN in the notes section when you give)



To GET the blog badge, copy and paste this code into your post (remember to switch to the "edit html" mode in your post), or add as a "widget" on your blog. Spread the word!





18 comments:

Jman's momma said...

Posted! will spread the word.

Amy said...

Looking forward to seeing people step up and meet this need! I'm on my way to give right now. Can't wait to see what happens!

Vanessa said...

Brandi, I'll be giving too!! Good luck in your efforts!

Sarah S said...

Brandi, thank you so much for spearheading this! This photo, which I've seen in your FB photos, keeps me up at night. THANK YOU!!!! Can't wait to see you wednesday!!

mommy zabs said...

will repost for you.

Andrea @ The Train To Crazy said...

Will do!

Sean and Lisa said...

Brandi,
Thank you for the opportunity to touch lives in so many ways! You are AMAZING!!
I did post. Praying for many hearts to be MOVED to SERVE!

TheHappyNeills said...

My 4-yr-old son had some money from a cute project to help orphans, and we decided to donate to this! He has a big heart to help orphans! I hope his project and his heart serve to lead others to donate to this as well!

His project:
http://thehappyneills.blogspot.com/2009/06/can-we-give-them-mommy-and-daddy.html

Unknown said...

Just found your blog. Love your heart. Thanks for serving openly!

Michelle Riggs said...

Thanks for getting the word out. I blogged at http://www.riggsfamilyblog.com/2009/06/feed-forgotten.html

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing - I posted it as well!

God bless!
Jill
www.forevernevernalways1.blogspot.com

Amber G. said...

Hey girl! Awesome campaign. I blogged and stuck a link on FB... and I'll keep spreading the word! Love it!
Amber

Anonymous said...

Brandi, great site. My wife Karen and I are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia and it is great to see the heart you have for the people of Africa. Keep up the great work with "Feeding the Forgotten" - we're with you! Is World Vision doing anything in Uganda? We know they have good programs in Lesotho, Swaziland, Tanzania and Malawi. If so, perhaps you could partner with them there? Blessings to you, your husband, and your precious little ones. -Mark
James 1:17, 27
Matthew 25:40
Luke 18:16
www.scimecaquiver.blogspot.com

Melissa said...

Posted on blog and FB! And praying that people's hearts will be stirred to action!

Jamie said...

Gave, fd'ed, blogged...

Jeremy and Kamina Johnson said...

Posted on my FB and blog!

Lori said...

Posted! Want to help spread the word!

Heather said...

What a wonderful cause. Thank you for bring it to my attention.

-I donated
-I will blog
-I will put the badge on my blog

I hope to spread the word. When does this cause end??

I hope you raise enough to feed all the forgotten in Uganda.