18/06/2026
When Generosity Meets Faith: Vegetables for Families
In a powerful testimony of Christian compassion, more than 500 kilograms of fresh vegetables have been distributed to families in four areas across Mauritius through the partnership of FoodWise, Yeshua Fellowship, and the Campus Crusade for Christ Mauritius.
The beneficiaries of this initiative are families engaged in the Family Empowerment Program, a faith‑based effort that strengthens households through counseling, education, and community support. For these families, receiving fresh produce is not only a matter of nourishment but also a sign of God’s provision and care.
This project was made possible thanks to the generosity of a wholesaler at the Wholesale Market de Wooton, who chose to donate surplus produce rather than let it go to waste. By channeling these blessings through Christian organizations, hundreds of households received both food and encouragement.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, heartfelt thanks are extended to:
• The wholesaler of the Wholesale Market de Wooton, for their generosity.
• The dedicated FoodWise team, for their vision and coordination.
• The faithful volunteers of Yeshua Fellowship and Campus Crusade for Christ Mauritius, who served as the hands and feet of Christ in this mission.
FoodWise captured the spirit of this effort in their recent post:
“Les carottes sont cuites et les brèdes dans notre camion ! 🥦🍊
3 mois, 1 seul partenaire: 5,420 repas redistribués = 1,355 kilos récupérés.”
This reminder echoes the words of Scripture: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” (Matthew 25:35). What might have been discarded has instead become a blessing, turning surplus into sustenance and waste into witness.
Globally, fruits and vegetables account for 25.4% of food losses (FAO, 2025). Since its inception, FoodWise has recovered more than 1.4 million kilos of produce, proving that every kilo saved is not only food on the table but also a testimony of God’s care for His people.
Together, these partners have shown that when communities unite under Christ’s love, generosity becomes a living gospel.
🙏 May this initiative inspire more wholesalers, markets, and producers to join the cause, so that no family goes hungry and God’s love continues to shine through service.