Many Meru residents still struggle to get food, therefore prone to sustained hunger. Each family has at least six adults plus children, yet they can’t cultivate food because they don’t own property, forcing them to rely on relief food by trading or scavaging. Similarly, thousands of people are in dire need of food relief due to high levels of prolonged poverty. Unfortunately, Covid has made the situation even worse.
When JFM arrived, the kitchen was empty, telling the story that there was no hope for food today, it was disorganized, with nothing to indicate that it would be needed today. When we asked the kids, “where is your mum” they said that she was away searching for food. We can’t help but believe she found a miracle on her return.
The children’s smiles came after seeing JFM with food gifts. The kids appeared as though they had been struck by famine for years. “I will wake up smiling knowing good food is in the house waiting for me,” said one of the kids. Now, this statement tells us that this child was getting up worried about being hungry yet again this day. Glory to God that JFM can at least lesson this burden. Be in prayer with us that we can arrive often so that no one goes hungry.
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.
Such a wonderful day, so nice to see those smiles.