Guatemala has one of the highest rates of chronic malnutrition in the world. 43.5 percent of children under five years suffer from stunting.1,2
Be part of the change – one meal at a time. Every day, thousands of families in Guatemala go hungry. But you can make a difference. Join us in supporting a food-packaging event that will provide nutritious meals to those who need them most.
Your donation will help us purchase food supplies, packaging materials, and ship the meals directly to communities facing extreme poverty and malnutrition.
Every dollar helps us pack more meals. Together, we can fight hunger and bring hope to this area of the world.
Raise $45,000 by Oct. 12th
Pack meals Oct. 12-14, 2025 (Sun - Tues)
St. Irenaeus Parish in Rochester Hills, Michigan
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1 Based on the most recent available data (2022) published by UNICEF / WHO / WORLD BANK GROUP.
2 Stunting refers specifically to children under the age of 5 years whose length/height for a particular age is more than two standard deviations below the median compared to the WHO child growth standards.
OCIMA is a 100% volunteer organization. As a result, about 99 cents of every dollar you donate goes directly to help those in need in Guatemala and Ecuador.
At OCIMA, we focus on five core areas - education, nutrition, medical care, healthy child development and community initiatives. Your donation makes our work possible!
Copyright © 1978 OCIMA (Overseas and Continental Independent Mercy Association) OCIMA is a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.