Meal Packing for Haiti

A few months ago we had the honor to pack meals for the children in Haiti that our church sponsors. This was the first time that it has ever worked out for us to be able to help with the actual packing of the meals. You have to be at least 5 years old to help, so Brinley also got to help with the process. We didn't really know how to explain it all to her because it was new for us too. After some training and a little video we headed into the meal packing area to start our hour long volunteer time.

Meal packing stations: rice, protein, seasoning and vegetables.

Brinley was in charge of the seasoning scoop. She had to scoop up some powder and then level it off.

Happy to volunteer next to this lady.

Brinley was the only kid in our group and she did awesome. Kept pace the entire time with our group.

Look at that smile! She was so excited about being a part of the group.

I was so proud of my girls for all the work that they put in. We talked about it with Brinley on the way out about how big of an impact she made on the kids that will eat those meal packs in Haiti. She couldn't believe that the meals we packed might be the only food they eat for an entire day.

Another view of our station. I controlled the funnel and holding the bags. Jennifer was in charge of the rice and Brinley stood across the table at the flavor station.

Brinley posing with one of the bags that we were able to pack during our time.

Some of the many boxes that we helped pack.

 I think that we completed 18 boxes during our hour and I think there was 32 bags in each box. Pretty impressive what a group of people could do. We will never truly know how much of an impact we had on these children in Haiti. It was a very fun and eye opening experience for all of us. I am glad that Brinley was able to experience it as well. Next year the whole family will be able to participate. Thanks for reading and God bless!