Economic Development
Local needs call for local solutions.
Meds & Food for Kids’ factory in Cap-Haitien, Haiti is one-hundred percent led and operated by Haitians committed to strengthening their communities. By creating jobs and investing in local leadership, we support dignity and lasting development.
Our team of more than 80 Haitians produce therapeutic foods, consult and support partner clinics, and train farmers.
By keeping MFK’s work in Haiti, we interrupt the cycle of poverty and hunger. We support a resilient community by boosting the local economy, and create meaningful change with an empowered team dedicated to saving lives.
The MFK factory staff proudly achieves the highest standards in RUTF production, including the international FSSC 22000 certification for food safety. Our partnerships with the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and World Food Programme are testaments to what can be accomplished when community members come together to drive solutions.
“MFK gives Haitians the opportunity to thrive. Our team transforms their everyday jobs into a life-saving mission for the kids in need. We transform the vision into tangible action.”
– Phito Florestal, Plant Operations Manager
Employment in Haiti
Nearly 60% of Haiti’s population lives below the country’s poverty line, on less than $3.65 per day.
Fourteen percent of Haitian adults are unemployed or underemployed, and the majority of Haiti’s workforce do not have formal jobs. Many rely on multiple jobs and day labor to make ends meet, and struggle to support their families.