Angela’s teachers know her as a bright and curious Grade 1 student, but they didn’t always see this side of her. When she first arrived at the Samar site’s elementary school, she was zoned out in class. She never seemed to be able to concentrate. Her teachers had seen it many times before: hunger.
But at the Liceo, Chalice’s nutrition program served her a nutritious breakfast and lunch every school day. Fortified with meals like porridge, local meats and poultry, rice, and fresh vegetables, the real Angela emerged.
“Angela’s overall health and well-being improved significantly,” says Maricel, Samar site director. “She became more attentive in class, and her academic performance started to shine. Her parents also noticed the changes of Angela for being energetic and enthusiastic about learning.” Now she never wanted to skip a day.
“I’m happy with our school’s feeding program because I no longer feel hungry in class,” says Angela.
“She is no longer worried where her next meal would come from,” says Maricel, “allowing her to focus on her studies. The nutrition feeding program has made a tangible difference in Angela’s life, empowering her to reach her full potential and achieve her dreams.”
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