Preparing Nothing More Than Cassava, JFM Surprises Maria With a Food Gift
We found 64-year-old Maria, who lives at Bukuuba sharing a piece of locally made cassava with her granddaughter during lunchtime. Maria is among the suffering natives of the Bukuuba landing site who finds it harder to get food and feed her grandchildren.
Maria’s joy was seen on her face after receiving food relief from JFM this afternoon, and she quickly took food to her house. Over 17 food packages have been injected at the Bukuuba landing site to alleviate poor people from hunger and starvation. In August 2021, JFM rolled out the food program targeting low-income families to harness their standard of living.
The initial budget of funds for each family weekly is $33. ” Yes, we struggle to get food many times, and we thank God like you who give free food,” Said Maria. Many times people sell their belongings or make barter trade to get food.
As with our of our food gifts, JFM included the gift of life with a brand new children’s Bible. It’s hard to describe what this little Bible means to children that have nothing literally. There is often a sense of pride amongst the poorest of these people, and you won’t see much joy until we walk away. Then the celebration begins.
To our partners who donate food to low-income families, we appreciate your financial support. Lives are being changed; we give hope to many people in Uganda. Keep it up. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Note: in this photo, notice all of the wrappers this boy is holding. Nothing goes to waste when we deliver a package. Even the wrappers and containers are reused or become something to play with.
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.
