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Since 2014, Red Star Yeast has joined the movement to end world hunger by working hand in hand with Rise Against Hunger to build awareness and to actively involve our employees and customers in making a difference. Around the world, about 733 million people don’t receive enough nutrition to lead an active, healthy life. One in 11 people goes to bed hungry each night. Rise Against Hunger provides meals and other assistance for people facing hunger today and also implements sustainable agriculture projects that support long-term food security and empower communities. We’re honored to play a part in making that work possible.
COMMUNITY-LED TRANSFORMATION IN KENYA
Red Star Yeast has supported Rise Against Hunger’s work for 10+ years, including the Feed for Knowledge project, which is reducing malnutrition and supporting education, agriculture, livelihoods and health in Kenya.
Southwestern Kenya has malnutrition rates higher than the national average and the lowest school feeding rates in the country. In 2022, Rise Against Hunger began partnering with Rural Family Hope to tackle these challenges. The Feed for Knowledge project supports seven schools in Southwestern Kenya, working to improve access to nutrition, quality education, clean water and agricultural training.
The project, supported by Red Star Yeast, addresses the region’s food security challenges through a holistic, community-led school feeding program. Students at the seven schools receive two meals daily to improve their nutritional status and support education. The meals consist of ingredients purchased locally with funds provided by Rise Against Hunger, crops from school gardens established through the project and produce from local farmers.
Over 500 farmers have received training on climate-smart agriculture techniques. This strengthens the local economy and secures access to nutritious food, both for the students and for the farmers. The project has also led to the hiring of school cooks, improvements to kitchen infrastructure and equipment, and the supply of water tanks to ensure each school has access to clean water for drinking and hygiene.
In the project’s first year alone, malnutrition rates among students at the participating schools decreased by 85% and school enrollment increased by more than 17%. The schools and surrounding communities are achieving outstanding results — and the project is ongoing!
Real solutions do exist to end hunger — and this project is a prime example. It starts with a meal, and it leads to holistic, community-led change in Southwestern Kenya.
It starts with a meal. It leads to resilience, self- sufficiency, education, empowerment and bright futures in communities worldwide.
Each time you purchase a Red Star Yeast product, a portion of all proceeds is donated to help Rise Against Hunger provide meals and aid to children and families in need. Our goal is to provide over 200,000 meals annually. Look for Red Star Yeast products in the grocery store baking aisle and create change with every purchase. Find a store near you here. Or purchase our products online here.
