Why consistency matters
Children need nutrition support that continues long enough to measure change. El Faro’s Chispuditos program combines monthly supplements with growth monitoring and family follow-up so the team can see whether care is working.
What nutrition gifts support
- Nutritional supplements and food support
- Weight, height, and growth monitoring
- Supplies used during screening and follow-up
- Transportation and outreach to participating communities
- Staff time for consistent family care
Measured progress
In reported program results, 917 children were served, 97.97% gained weight, and 57 moved out of a critical underweight category. Those outcomes reflect consistent care rather than a single event.
Nutrition connects with the whole family
A child’s nutrition can be affected by income, clean water, illness, housing, transportation, and access to care. El Faro can connect nutrition work with medical outreach and other community programs when relationships reveal an additional need.
Give responsibly
Program costs change with supplies, transportation, exchange rates, and the number of participating children. El Faro confirms current costs before publishing a dollar-impact figure or assigning a gift to a specific need.
Monthly and unrestricted gifts are especially valuable because they help the team plan care consistently while responding to changing needs.