Libertyville volunteers pack 2.1 million meals for children

Four dedicated women have packed millions of meals for children in need through the nonprofit organization Feed My Starving Children. They have been volunteering in Libertyville, Illinois, for over ten years. The volunteers, known as the “Haiti Ladies,” include MaryAnn McDowell, Mary Lou, Cinda, and Linda. They have helped pack over 2.1 million meals, which significantly impacts children around the world facing poverty and hunger. MaryAnn stated that the need for food is immense due to global conflicts and natural disasters. Site manager Stephanie Parker praised their commitment, noting that the women sometimes volunteer twice a day. One of the volunteers, Linda Rambo, shared her experience delivering food to the Dominican Republic. She expressed joy in seeing the happy faces of children receiving meals. McDowell emphasized that their work is about making a difference rather than focusing on numbers. She encourages others to give their time to help if they cannot contribute financially. Their efforts have provided nearly 6,000 children with daily meals for a full year.