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More Than Meals


More Than Meals! 

Sometimes, we might feel we need a little justification to take on something new. 


For as long as I can remember, meals at Shalom Care School have been lovingly prepared in a kitchen that could only be described as substandard. 💓

Yet, day after day, our dedicated chefs have worked faithfully in that space, making sure the children have nourishing food to fuel their learning and growth.


When resources are limited, the question of priority always lingers. Do we finish one project before starting another? Do we keep managing with what we have, or take a bold step forward? This week, we chose courage—we are beginning construction on a permanent kitchen structure for Shalom Care School.




This is more than just a building project. It’s an act of encouragement for our amazing chefs, who pour their energy into serving the children every school day. It’s also a step toward sustainability, dignity, and creating an environment where our students can thrive not only in classrooms but in every aspect of daily life.

As we take on this project alongside many others, we want to extend an open invitation to friends, partners, and anyone whose heart is touched by this vision.


 Your generosity makes it possible for us to keep bringing hope and a future to our community—one meal, one child, one project at a time.






Thank you!!

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