Most of the world doesn't have the benefit of picking up food
from the corner store — they grow it themselves. A family's plot
of land has to provide for their nutritional and economic needs.
When food shortages occur due to drought and conflict, Mercy
Corps helps prevent hunger and treat malnutrition in the most
vulnerable — children, pregnant women, the elderly and the
displaced. Distributing food is necessary in times of crisis,
and we always try to procure food from local suppliers to save
money, ensure faster delivery and support of the local economy.
Learn more about the success of this model in Niger (PDF) ▸ In
addition to emergency responses, we quickly focus on long-term
solutions that strengthen harvests and livestock for the long-
term. Mercy Corps works with families to ensure quality inputs,
smart land use, good crop yields and a fair price at local
markets. All stories about Agriculture & Food Guatemala: Part 1:
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