A number of years ago we began incorporating peanut butter into the diets of the children we serve to increase their protein intake.
Recently, we have hired the mother of one of our sponsored children to be the focal point for producing peanut butter in-house.
Peanut butter is not cheap no matter where it’s purchased in the world, as nuts are an expensive commodity. By producing peanut butter in-house, we can save the ministry money and also control the quality of the product.
We have hired Desta to take charge of peanut butter production. She starts with 6 kilograms (just over 13 pounds) of fresh peanuts and combines this with honey and a small amount of sunflower oil. After two hours of running batches through the food processor, we have enough peanut butter to serve the children for one week.
Desta is the mother of 11-year-old Faven Nebyu. Faven’s father passed away in 2020, and Desta has struggled to support Faven ever since. Her involvement in the peanut butter project helps her increase her income to support her daughter.
We have been on a mission lately more than ever to put the mothers of our sponsored children to work in ways that are mutually beneficial to their families and the ministry. We’re passionate about creating a strong community of women who can take pride and joy in their work and contribute to their households and we enjoy watching them thrive.
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