Holiday gifts that nourish families

School meals, food baskets and emergency food help families land on their feet and move towards progress. 

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Gifts that carry communities forward

These gifts multiply 7x in value through our partnership with the World Food Programme. Click on the icons to see where these gifts make a difference.

Feed families

Feed families

Food baskets

Food baskets

Emergency food

Emergency food

School meals

School meals

Feed families

Nutrient-rich food for families affected by malnutrition—helps them get back to a healthy rhythm.

Impact

In 2024, we distributed 66,058 metric tons of food to help families facing hunger.

Planned countries to support

South Sudan, DRC, Somalia, Sudan, and others

Mothers feed children sitting on a step outdoors, against a soft pink wall with a yellow door.

Food baskets

Packed with essential grains, beans and cooking oil, these food baskets help families prepare nutritious meals and find food security.

Impact

Our in-kind food assistance helped 1,889,801 people facing hunger and food insecurity in 2024.

Planned countries to support

South Sudan, DRC, Somalia, Sudan, and others

Teenage girl brings in food basket in Ecuador.

Emergency food

When a humanitarian crisis hits, emergency rations are a lifeline for children and families suffering from immediate and acute malnutrition.

Impact

Emergency food rations helped 5,861 children recover from malnutrition in 2024.

Planned countries to support

South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan and others

World Vision employee distributes Emergency Food kits to women of the community.

School meals

Daily nutritious meals ensure students are healthy, energized and in step with the rhythm of learning.

Impact

In 2024, 717,420 students received hot meals or dry rations in school—making sure their education didn’t miss a beat.

Planned countries to support

Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti and others

Young boy in blue shirt received plate of food and cup as part of the school meals project implemented by a consortium led by World Vision Mozambique.

Meals that move communities

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Stories of real impact

From-hunger-to-hope

October 30, 2025

2 min read

From hunger to hope: Angelita’s story of renewal

In the quiet hills of Ecuador, local elder, Angelita Chonillo León has witnessed her community change in ways she once thought impossible. A mother of six, she remembers the years when every meal was uncertain and hunger was part of daily life.  

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From the community

“Children who previously did not do well in school, improved when their parents were taught skills on making gardens and how to prepare balanced meals.”

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Where every dollar dances

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Field programs and advocacy

Includes emergency food and meal programs for vulnerable children and families.

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Fundraising

Marketing and technology costs that help us raise the next dollar.

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Administration

Core operational costs like staff salaries and office expenses, help us run effectively and stay accountable.

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Emergency food goes to the most vulnerable - children under five, mothers, and families in crisis, helping them recover and regain health.

Alongside emergency food, World Vision supports farming, seeds, and clean water. Together, these programs move families from crisis to resilience, reducing the need for aid.

Baskets provide grains, beans, and cooking oil. They ease hunger and strengthen family resilience, ensuring children have the nutrition they need.

Nutritious school meals fuel learning, reduce dropouts and keep children in rhythm with their education.

Yes. Every food gift is tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an official receipt from World Vision Canada

The multiplier shows how your gift can go even further—thanks to grants and donated goods, your impact is often multiplied. While the figure is accurate at this time, it may vary due to changes in program timing, funding commitments, and the value of donated commodities.