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MFK and Guest Experts to Discuss Ending Hunger

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:16:40 +0000

Meds & Food for Kids Presents
2nd Annual Zero Hunger: Doing What Works Forum

Experts Convene Forum on Proven & Innovative Solutions to End Hunger

April 25, 2025, | 11: am – 2: pm
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac

Who/What:

Meds & Food for Kids is convening a panel of leading experts on local, national, and global hunger aimed at achieving the United Nations’ goal of a world free of hunger by 2030.

The Event includes a Keynote Address, Panel discussion & public Q & A, to amplify proven strategies and innovative approaches.

When/Where:

April 25, 2024 | 11:am – 2:pm | Hilton Frontenac | 1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

Keynote Speaker:

Catherine Bertini is a World Food Prize Laureate and three-time UN Under-Secretary-General. She is the Founder of the Trust Fund for Girls’ Education and Managing Director of the Rockefeller Foundation Food Initiative.

Panelists:

Lora Iannotti, PhD, is the founding director of the E3 Nutrition Lab, working to identify economically affordable and environmentally sustainable nutrition solutions globally. She is also the first Director of Planetary Health and
Environmental Justice at the new Center for the Environment at Washington University in St. Louis.
Eric Mitchell is President of the Alliance to End Hunger. He leads and mobilizes a network of companies, nonprofit organizations, universities, foundations, and individuals to end hunger domestically and globally.
Kristen Wild is the President and CEO of Operation Food Search. She oversees the operations, programs, and initiatives t0 heal hunger and strengthen the St. Louis region.

Moderator:

Chris Greene is CEO of Meds & Food for Kids. He works with the organization’s global stakeholders, partners and a team of 90 Haitians who produce lifesaving ready-to-use therapeutic food in Cap-Haitien, Haiti for the treatment of malnourished children and mothers in Haiti and 17 other countries.

Members of the media are invited to attend the forum at no charge. Tickets are available for purchase @ $50/person: Tickets and Sponsorships

For more information about Meds & Food for Kids, visit mfkhaiti.org

Schedule interviews with panelists via Maggie Probert| mprobert@mfkhaiti.org | 314.630.2119

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MFK on Peace Solutions in Haiti

admin — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

After four months of waiting, Meds & Food for Kids, along with all of Haiti, is still looking for solutions to restore order and peace. Haitians want to return to productive lives.

“Time is of the essence for meaningful action that strengthens Haiti for all of its people, both now and into the future,” stated Chris Greene Meds & Food for Kids’ CEO. “Meds & Food for Kids looks forward to working with all parties to meet the urgent needs of the Haitian people so that children and families once again flourish in Haiti.”

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Mamba Miracles: Celebrating 2023

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

2023 is quickly coming to a close, and we have a great deal to be thankful for. This year, Meds & Food for Kids’ donors and supporters helped save more than 60,000 children with Medika Mamba RUTF.

To celebrate, we are grateful to share the stories of 6 of these “Mamba Miracle” children.

Chrislarison, age 2

Chrislarison came to the clinic severely malnourished, weighing only 15 pounds at 2years old. He was sick with a fever and diarrhea, and edema due to kwashiorkor. Chrislarison’s illness made it difficult for him to stand and walk, and the severity of his malnutrition he needed extra time being treated with Medika Mamba. After 22 weeks, he could finally walk again, and weighed 21 pounds.

Eddy, age 2

Eddy was brought to the clinic by his aunt, who traveled 5 hours by foot, motorcycle, and taxi for him to receive treatment. His mother died 5 months prior, and his health and appetite quickly declined. Like many malnourished children, Eddy had a fever and very low energy, as well as edema affecting his face, belly, and legs. Medika Mamba quickly helped Eddy improve, and after 10 weeks he not only gained weight, but lost the edema swelling and began showing his playful smile again!

Kervenica, age 2

Kervenica was born into difficult circumstances, as her mother passed away just after her birth. Her father struggled to make ends meet, so her aunt stepped in to help care for her and her two brothers. When Kervenica began losing a significant amount of weight and experiencing diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, her aunt brought her to a clinic for Medika Mamba treatment. Before Medika Mamba, Kervenica weighed only 13pounds, and after treatment was much healthier with no more symptoms and weighing 17 pounds.

Gilodson, age 6

6 year old Gilodson was malnourished with edema, and had swelling in his face that made it difficult for him to see. Gilodson’s story is not unlike that of many kids in Haiti – on the way to the clinic he and his mother had to pass through roads controlled by violent gangs. Safe in the clinic, after just a few days Gilodson’s swelling was reduced and he was able to see again. 7 weeks later, he was back to his playful, healthy self.

Telandia, age 2

Telandia was ill with tuberculosis, and became malnourished as her fever and poor appetite progressed. She was 16 pounds and quickly losing even more weight, so her parents traveled six hours to a clinic so she could receive treatment. After being treated with Medika Mamba for an extended 16 weeks of recovery, Telandia weighed a much healthier 22 pounds and is able to eat and play with other children.

From her father: “My daughter was very sick, and now I have a child that is alive and happy. I want to tell everyone thankyou, thank you.”

Berlanda, age 9

Berlanda lives with her parents and 6 siblings, and over the course of a year lost a significant amount of weight. When outpatient treatment was not working, her mother decided to admit her to an inpatient clinic for Medika Mamba treatment. In just 15 weeks, Berlanda gained nearly 15pounds and was able to return home to her family.

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A closer look: MFK Nutrition Clinics

admin — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producing Medika Mamba RUTF is the first step in saving a starving child.

MFK’s Nurse Educator visits over a dozen clinics where children are treated for severe acute malnutrition. For most of them, Medika Mamba is their only chance at a future.

As each child is assessed, mothers learn about nutrition and how to keep their families healthy. The mothers then bring their children home with Medika Mamba, and return each week for 6-8 weeks. During this time, most children are completely transformed and recovered.

A first look at a malnutrition clinic – a small building crowded with sick children and their mothers – can be overwhelming.

A closer look shows that these malnourished children CAN have a future. Because of the need and in spite of the barriers, the Meds & Food for Kids team stands committed to saving children’s lives.

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MFK Welcomes Security Force

admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Meds & Food for Kids welcomes a Security Force to restore peace throughout Haiti

October 3, 2023
Contact: Maggie Probert 314-630-2119

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Meds & Food for Kids applauds the United Nations’ decision to approve a security force to help Haiti restore order and peace throughout the country with the full expectation that this is for the benefit of Haitians both now and into the future.

For more than 20 years Haitians have managed the Meds & Food for Kids factory in Cap-Haitien manufacturing and distributing life-saving therapeutic treatments for severely malnourished children and women. The therapeutic foods have treated nearly 900,000 people in 18 countries, including Haiti.

Remenson Tenor, Director of Manufacturing and Factory Operations said, “The increased gang violence in Haiti over the last couple of years, has made me wonder if this is the country I grew up in. I don’t even recognize this country anymore. We need all the help possible to end the violence. A foreign intervention might be the solution, but it must be different from before. This time it must include civil society and benefit everyone. The people must be part of the solution,” Tenor remarked.

Chris Greene, Meds and Foods for Kids’ CEO, stated, “We look forward to seeing meaningful action that strengthens Haiti for all the people, both now and into the future.” Greene added that “Meds & Food for Kids looks forward to working with Kenya, other UN members and all parties to meet the urgent needs of the Haitian people so that children and families once again flourish in Haiti.”

“We know the resilience and determination of the Haitian people. Our Haitian team wants peace in their communities, and we stand with them,” Greene added. “We pledge to support efforts to restore peace to the Pearl of the Antilles.”

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