"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat" Matt. 25:35 |
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FEEDING PROGRAMS BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC
"For the poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish, you can do them good." Mark 14:7
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FEEDING PROGRAMS: Covenant Family Church India through its many local expressions has been feeding the poor and marginalized for over 25 years, beginning in the Leprosy Colonies of Purulia, Wes Bengal. Since that time, they have fed hundreds of children through Child Development Centers, and many hundreds of women and children through ministries to expectant and lactating mothers.
Covid Response: Responding to the growing need during the Covid Pandemic, their efforts increased exponentially as CFC forged new partnerships with private and government entities to distribute food to thousands of people in West Bengal and Odisha. CFC purchased additional tons of food, prepared thousands of meals, and distributed these from vehicles, local churches, motorcycle deliveries to first responders, and door-to-door canvasing in poor areas. |
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UNPRECEDENTED FAVOR!
CFC has taken extraordinary measures to sustain the poor, especially in the larger cities. In recognition this service, the state government of West Bengal funded the construction of a 1,500 square foot dining hall on church property in Purulia to help facilitate their ongoing feeding program. The government plans included a roof and 3' tall perimeter walls. With additional funding from Compassion Way, the walls have been extended to a full ten feet enabling the space to double as a signicantly larger meeting facility to serve the church and the surrounding community. The facility was completed early in 2024.
CFC has taken extraordinary measures to sustain the poor, especially in the larger cities. In recognition this service, the state government of West Bengal funded the construction of a 1,500 square foot dining hall on church property in Purulia to help facilitate their ongoing feeding program. The government plans included a roof and 3' tall perimeter walls. With additional funding from Compassion Way, the walls have been extended to a full ten feet enabling the space to double as a signicantly larger meeting facility to serve the church and the surrounding community. The facility was completed early in 2024.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION DURING THE PANDEMIC
