Subject: World Help - FMSC Food Impact Report Received
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Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:58:39 +0000

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Food Impact Report
Dear Rachel Lewis ([email-masked]),
Thank you for submitting an Impact Report on behalf of World Help on January 14, 2026.
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Transformation Testimony (Individual)
What is the person's name?
kayla
What is the person's age?
30's
What community, city or village is the person from?
Light of the Valley community near Mile 18 on the Hummingbird Highway, Belize
What are the details concerning this individual's impact story with FMSC food?

Kayla resides in a very modest, aging home in the Light of the Valley community at the base of a small mountain. The house is constructed of mixed materials, including plywood walls and zinc roofing, much of which is deteriorating and prone to leaks. The uneven dirt floor sits on a sloped surface, making the home especially vulnerable during the rainy season, when water enters and the interior remains damp for extended periods. Access to the home is difficult, and Kayla preferred to meet elsewhere rather than host visitors. This decision reflects the reality of her living conditions and the dignity with which she seeks to care for her children despite severe material limitations. Kayla is a single mother with no current income. She is also grieving the recent loss of her mother, Gloria, for whom she had been the primary caregiver until her passing. The father of her two oldest children is deceased, and Kayla chose not to discuss the circumstances surrounding her youngest child, a choice that has been fully respected. Her family’s most urgent need is consistent access to food. Rice has become her primary food source, and without assistance, feeding four growing children would be extremely difficult. In addition to food security, Kayla needs community support, stability, and encouragement as she raises her children during a season marked by loss and transition.This area is home to families facing significant economic hardship, limited access to steady employment, and food insecurity. Single-parent households are especially vulnerable, particularly when compounded by recent loss and caregiving responsibilities. Rising food costs and limited infrastructure make reliable food assistance a critical need for families in this region. The rice meals have become a critical lifeline for Kayla and her children. Rather than serving the same meal repeatedly, Kayla has found creative and joyful ways to prepare the rice transforming it into a variety of dishes, including savory meals and even desserts. On occasion, she separates the soy seasoning and uses it differently, at times creating empanadas and other unexpected variations. Her creativity has brought moments of joy and anticipation into her household. Her children regularly come home asking what she is making and are sometimes surprised to learn that the familiar rice has been transformed yet again. Beyond meeting immediate nutritional needs, this food assistance has restored dignity, fostered creativity, and helped create a sense of normalcy and excitement for her children. [Our Partner] is currently in conversation with Kayla about the possibility of a small cookbook and a community open-house style event where others could come and sample her recipes, an opportunity that could further encourage her and celebrate her resilience.

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