Every month impoverished Guatemalans receive food rations from the government. For the last several months, I have watched families from La Limonada come out of their homes early in the mornings to receive their rations. These rations include 20 lbs. of rice, 20 lbs. of dry black beans, 5 lbs. of corn meal for tortillas, and 2 bottle of oil.
When I realized that rations were being passed out, I asked a woman who was seemingly in charge of the team if it would be okay to take pictures of the men distributing the food. Gina introduced herself to me in English, saying that it would be okay to take pictures of the men.
Gina and I talked for several minutes about how the rations are passed out. She then asked me about the program at La Limon. I told her about how the program works, the children receiving a meal, lessons in hygiene, and assistance with their homework. The teachers at the schools also support the kids emotionally and spiritually. Gina was impressed by the efforts to keep the children off of the streets and away from the gang activity. She then told me that she would be praying for our efforts, and that she would see us next month.
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