Afghanistan families are starving--we can help!

Amy Cook is organizing this fundraiser to benefit The Lamia Afghan Foundation.

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The situation in Afghanistan is worsening. NPR states, "As 2022 begins, most people in Afghanistan don't have enough food to eat. Millions are facing hunger and starvation amid a multi-year drought and an economic crash following the Taliban takeover in August. The onset of winter has only made things worse."

23 million people in Afghanistan (50% of the population) face acute food insecurity, with approximately 3.2 million children under the age of five expected to suffer from severe malnutrition. At least 1 million of these children are at risk of dying due to severe acute malnutrition (UNICEF).

I had a chance to meet John Bradley, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Retired) and his wife Jan, co-founders of The Lamia Afghan Foundation. Since John’s retirement in 2008 after 41 years of service, the Bradley’s have worked tirelessly to provide 3.5 million pounds of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, educational opportunities through their eight established schools, and medical treatments through their health clinics and partnerships. In recent months, their focus has turned to feeding starving Afghans.

For $150, you can feed an entire family of 8-10 for a month. These pickups and deliveries are known to the Taliban and reach the individuals without intervention. Here are a couple of pictures of the families the foundation has been able to help.

The Kabul food packages, emergency food packages and the packages in eastern Afghanistan typically contain rice, beans, oil, sugar, green tea, chickpeas, flour, macaroni, onions, potatoes, tomato paste, honey, jam, spices, lentils, clothes washing powder, hair shampoo, dishwashing liquid, hand soap, eggs, fresh vegetables, nuts and garlic. In eastern Afghanistan, carrots, tomatoes, turnips and sweet oranges can be added for a few additional dollars.

Would you consider donating a few dollars to help feed a family this month?

Thank you so much for your support and desire to help the people who need it the most.