Make room at your table this Christmas!

In Poland, there’s a beautiful Christmas tradition. On Christmas Eve, families set an extra chair at their table, complete with a place setting and an empty plate. It’s there for a stranger—a symbol of welcome, generosity, and the Christian call to love thy neighbour.

This simple act of hospitality is a reminder of the spirit of Christmas: opening our hearts and homes to those in need.

As we prepare to gather with loved ones, our tables brimming with food, imagine making room for a hungry child this Christmas. A child like 14-year-old Alonyo from Uganda (pictured above).

A Child’s Story of Resilience and Hope

Born in South Sudan, Alonyo has lived through unimaginable suffering. When she was just five years old, war tore her family apart. “I came here in 2016. There was a war where we were staying. They killed very many people,” she shares softly.

Alonyo describes fleeing through horrors no child should endure: “When you’re walking, you just walk where people are now dead. You move while crying, you move while carrying things.”

Her journey brought her to Uganda, where she arrived alone—her entire family lost to violence. It was the kindness of a stranger, a woman Alonyo now calls her stepmother, that gave her hope. Yet, life in the refugee settlement was harsh.

“I came to school, but I had no uniform,” Alonyo recalls. “I had to go back home from school. I go and dig in people’s gardens. Then they give me money, I come and pay it to the school.”

Despite these challenges, Alonyo is determined to build a better future. Education and the promise of a daily meal through Feed The Hungry have given her a chance to heal, study, and dream again.

A Simple Gift That Changes Lives

For just $6, you can provide a month of meals for a child like Alonyo. A warm, nutritious meal at school does more than fill an empty stomach—it offers hope, education, and a chance for a brighter future.

This Christmas, will you make room at your table? With your compassionate support, you can give a child the nourishment and love they need to thrive.

Together, we can make a difference. Donate now and help feed a hungry child this Christmas.

As you celebrate this season with your loved ones, we invite you to extend the spirit of Christmas to a child in need. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. May your Christmas be filled with peace, joy, and the love of Christ.