“On June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Communities already facing widespread food insecurity and economic instability were devastated. Thanks to The Way Family Foundation, Mercy Chefs was positioned to respond within hours. Five local feeding partners mobilized to provide critical food assistance while Mercy Chefs Global worked to enter the country. Once on the ground, hot meal service expanded exponentially. Over 37 days, Mercy Chefs provided more than 128,000 hot meals to earthquake-impacted communities across Venezuela. Today, our work continues as we feed through longstanding programs and trusted partners across the country. Mercy Chefs plans to return to Venezuela during the holiday season to deliver hot meals, gifts, and hope to families who lost everything.”