Eight in every ten households in Uganda are either critically short on food or entirely out. Families, especially those in remote areas, have no food from a minimal stock, barely lasting for a month. As a result, children face severe acute malnutrition and may encounter it if no constant help comes in. Among the most at risk are the under-fed HIV and tuberculosis patients who are on potent daily drugs but lack a healthy diet.
Today we encountered Pascal, 78 years who lost his fingers to leprosy. He is also blind and vulnerable. Stagnant Pascal, everything finds him in one place, including the food package we delivered to him today.
Despite his being blind, Pascal only trusts one grandchild named Richard. He only recognizes him by voice, as seen when JFM gives him money and he asks, “How much did you give me?” I will tell my grandchild Richard to buy me posho, he added. He likes posho, so we included it to complete his favorite meal. There are so many people like Pascal, so JFM tries to help as many as possible.
Shout out to our dear donors, as they are making a difference in the lives of so many people.
William J. Wegener (Bill) is the founder and director of JesusFedMe.com, a ministry with a simple yet powerful mission: to feed the hungry, share the gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and transform lives in Uganda. Bill believes that meeting both physical and spiritual needs is the best way to reflect the love of GOD, and through JFM, countless lives have been touched.
Under his leadership, JesusFedMe.com has:
Delivered food daily to poor families and orphans. | Dug wells to provide clean water to villages. | Built homes and resource centers for struggling communities. |. Established the Miracle Medical Center (MMC) in Nakaseke District, providing medical care where none was available. |. Launched the CVTI Skilling Center, offering vocational training and hope for the future.
Bill’s heart for the poor flows from the words of JESUS in Matthew 25:35: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” He often says that every bag of rice delivered, every child clothed, and every prayer offered is a reminder that GOD’s love is real and practical.
None of this would be possible without faithful donors who give generously. Bill sees himself not just as a director, but as a steward—ensuring that every dollar makes a difference in feeding the hungry and leading souls to CHRIST. His vision is to see communities in Uganda transformed, both physically and spiritually, through the power of the gospel and the kindness of those who support the work.
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This was a beautifully written article. It so nice to see that someone cares about the folks that can’t help themselves. God is honored when people express love through giving. Thank you JFM for all that you do.
This was a beautifully written article. It so nice to see that someone cares about the folks that can’t help themselves. God is honored when people express love through giving. Thank you JFM for all that you do.