Feed the hungry! 3

For 16 years, the Keeplife Foundation has been helping children who need support the most – children from vulnerable social groups, children with disabilities, and those who have lost parental care. Throughout these years, our team has worked daily to provide these children with care, love, and a sense of security, creating at least some stability in a world where it's often lacking.

Lately, we've been hearing more and more stories from mothers about impossible daily choices – "pay for medicine or buy food" – when the home holds only half a package of pasta, some cereal, and a feeling of deep hopelessness.

The stories of those we help are heartbreaking. Take Artem, for example, who has cerebral palsy. His life consists of continuous rehabilitation, massages, and therapy sessions. His mother, Oksana, sold everything she could from their previous life to pay for her son's operation.

"There were days when I could only feed Artem potatoes with soy cutlets," the woman shares with tears in her eyes. "He would start his exercises, feel unwell, and I understood – he simply lacked strength. Lacked proper nutrition...".

Artem is just one of over 1,000 children our foundation has helped. And we know: the best medicine for a child undergoing complex treatment is proper nutrition. Without it, even the most advanced procedures are less effective.

Right now, due to the war, the number of families needing our help has tripled. Parents are losing jobs, social payments don't cover basic needs, and children with disabilities require 3-4 times more resources. A food package for them isn't just "food in a box". It's:

• Fuel for rehabilitation – proteins and carbohydrates for physical exercises,
• Energy for learning – vitamins for mental development,
• Preservation of dignity – the ability to host guests and cook normal meals,
• Confidence in tomorrow – when there's a basic food supply, treatment can be planned.

The food package received by a family represents an entire world of care contained in a box weighing over 20 kilograms. Twenty-five essential products form complete nutrition for three months ahead. It contains everything: from nutritious cereals for breakfast – buckwheat, rice, and oatmeal, to substantial pasta products and flour for preparing homemade lunches. Canned fish and vegetables become sources of protein and vitamins, while basic kitchen needs are covered by sunflower oil, sugar, and aromatic tea. And of course, small joys – cocoa for cozy evenings and crisp cookies, without which it's hard to imagine a happy childhood.

We've carefully planned every step to guarantee the effectiveness of our aid. Purchasing happens through our verified supplier METRO at wholesale prices, allowing us to save up to 20% compared to retail stores. We work exclusively with targeted recipients – all families with children are pre-screened and entered into our database. Each package distribution is accompanied by photographic documentation, ensuring complete transparency of the process. Most importantly – we don't abandon those we help after delivering aid, because we personally know each child's needs and provide long-term support to families.

The results of our joint work will be immediately apparent. For Artem and nineteen other children, these packages will become a catalyst for a new quality of life. Homes will lose the anxious question of "what to cook today," while children will gain strength for rehabilitation sessions and learning. Parents, freed from the daily search for food, will finally be able to focus on what matters most – their children's treatment and development.

Your help is not just charity. It's an investment in a healthy Ukrainian child. In a child who deserves to become a strong adult, despite all challenges.