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<\/p>\nIt is hard for our vulnerable children to focus on learning in school when their tummies are grumbling from a lack of food. This is why we invite the supporters of Faith\u2019s Orphans Fund to contribute to the annual \u2018Seed and Fertilizer Packs\u2019 project.<\/p>\n
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In October, for the past several years, the Zambian Government has made available these \u2018Seed and Fertilizer Packs\u2019 for purchase at approximately one-third of the normal price. A \u2018Pack\u2019 consists of four bags of fertilizer and one bag of seed. Maize (corn), okra, rapeseed, onion and cabbage have been the customary seed made available but that does vary from year to year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Transporting Seed and Fertilizer Packs to the fields<\/em><\/p>\n In the months leading up to October, the people in our twenty-four Centres will have been busy preparing their fields for planting. This has to be completed by November when the rainy season sets in for the next several months. What is grown during that time will be their food supply until the next growing season and therefore \u00a0will have a direct bearing on the nutritional intake of our children. This is why our ability to purchase \u2018Packs\u2019 for all our Centres is a project we focus on each year.<\/span><\/p>\n Each bag can weigh up to 50 kg or 110 lbs!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The photos included here are the evidence why the Board of Directors of FOF Canada once again express our grateful thanks for supporting our 4113 vulnerable children and the Centres where they live.<\/span><\/p>\n The ground is fertile and the maize grows quickly<\/em><\/p>\n Late Breaking News<\/strong><\/p>\n FOF Canada recently received funds from the\u00a0Community Christian Reformed Church in Frankford Ontario with which to purchase two hammer mills. The hammer mills are being placed at a special location on the Solwezi Road and the Lufwanyama Road. This will allow maize and cassava to be ground into a flour-like consistency. It is hoped that some of the flour can be sold and thereby expand their dietary intake or purchase other needed items.<\/p>\n Thank you Frankford!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is hard for our vulnerable children to focus on learning in school when their tummies are grumbling from a lack of food. This is why we invite the supporters of Faith\u2019s Orphans Fund to contribute to the annual \u2018Seed and Fertilizer Packs\u2019 project. In October, for the past several years, the Zambian Government … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/beta.faithsorphansfund.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_20180120_125055-300x225.jpg\")
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