Salesian Missions Launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal to Combat Global Hunger
Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has initiated its Annual Food Distribution Appeal to address widespread food insecurity globally. This appeal allows donors to significantly multiply their contributions, with every $1 donation translating into $20 worth of critical nutrition. The organization partners with international humanitarian aid groups like Rise Against Hunger and Feed My Starving Children to secure large quantities of nutritious food. Salesian missionaries, present in over 130 countries, then distribute these life-saving meals to those most in need. In 2025, Salesian Missions provided food aid to several countries, including Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Guatemala, Timor-Leste, Uganda, and Zambia. This aid not only provides sustenance but also serves as an incentive for families to send their children to school, leading to improved health and academic focus among students.
