So wonderful, Mrs. Najah Kitchen is reopening soon!
By Jen Doyle
As you may know this wonderful project was selected by GlobalGiving to participate in their World Refugee Bonus Campaign and on June 20th, 2022, Mrs. Najah's Kitchen won! This could not have happened at a better time.
I am so proud to tell you that we've fully met our $32,000 goal for the month ahead.
Usually we have to wait for a month before GG donations arrive but we're asking for early transfer so that Mrs. Najah and her team can get back to work as soon as possible.
The meals that the team provides are vitally important to the underserved families in Rafah, who often can’t afford nutritious food as a result of ever-increasing food prices and deteriorating economic conditions. Reopening will feed 19,200 individuals in the month ahead as the team delivers 200 family dinners, four days a week.
But it’s not just the families of the recipients that this project supports. Let me tell you about some of the women on Mrs. Najah’s team, many of whom are the sole source of income for their families. Chef Rania said, "My son, Mahmoud, has a chronic disease and I have to buy medicine for him. Working in Mrs. Najah's Kitchen allows me to be able to buy the presciption for my son and provide for my family."
Chef Alaa', another member of Mrs. Najah’s team says: "With my mother passing away, and my father having a heart condition which prevents him from working, I am the sole breadwinner for my family. This project provides me with an income that can meet the needs of my family, and I feel so happy while preparing and cooking the hot meals. We cook with love and passion to feed families in need.”
What makes Mrs. Najah’s Kitchen so wonderful is that the team members truly love the work they are doing for their community. I think they the coolest people on earth!
When we spoke with Mrs. Najah herself, she said “Mrs. Najah's Kitchen is now a major project for so many people in Gaza-Strip, especially the refugees. Because of the bad economic situation, lack of income, the high prices of the food, unemployment — all these elements made me work harder to provide such meals for the families. Particularly on Fridays, a delicious hot meal can feed the family and bring them happiness.”
Your support, and support from donors like you, makes this wonderful project possible. Thank you!