Food Program
Centro Educativo El Esfuerzo
Children cannot concentrate on learning when they are hungry.
For many of the children who come to La Escuelta the hot meal served there is often the only full meal of the day. The rest of the day they get by on tortillas and the super sugary snack foods that are available so cheaply.
Real food - the Nicaraguan staples of rice and beans - make a good protein combination. With the addition of vegetables and fresh fruits the teachers make sure that nutritious food is served every school day.
Even in December-January, when school is not in session, the children can come with their bowl and get a meal to take home.
The goal of La Escuelita is to provide healthy food for the bodies, minds and hearts of the children.
